The award-winning design for Northeastern University EXP in Boston, Massachusetts embraces the importance of collaboration in research, providing spaces for…
Education Facility Design Award
Robert W. Plaster Manufacturing Center
May 12, 2024
The award-winning design for Robert W. Plaster Manufacturing Center in Springfield, Missouri proves that through education, you not only provide a stronger…
Education Facility Design Award
University of Connecticut—Science 1 Research Center
May 12, 2024
The University of Connecticut-Science 1 Research Center embraces the site's natural landscape with an award-winning design that is infused with connections to…
Education Facility Design Award
Walker Hall Graduate Student Center
May 12, 2024
The award-winning design for Walker Hall Graduate Student Center in Davis, California illustrates the importance of adaptive reuse projects and how in this…
Materials
These sustainable homes embrace local materials
May 13, 2024
These four houses by Washington, D.C.-based firm BLDUS prioritize materials that are sometimes taken from right outside the front door.
Professional standards
AIA members are committed to following the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, competence, and ethical practice. This overview details the...
Sustainability
A look into the legacy of AIA COTE and COTE Top Ten Awards
May 15, 2024
Celebrating the impact of over 30 years of AIA COTE and the AIA COTE Top Ten Award
How roof fasteners impact the R-value of roof designs—and what to do about it
May 16, 2024
A recent study by AIA partner GAF and others reveals just how much roof fasteners can decrease the R-value of commercial roof systems. Here’s what to know and...
Where we stand: Systemic racial injustice
America’s list of racially motivated murders demand action. It’s our responsibility to work together to break down the barriers that start in architecture...
Business Intelligence
How design firms modernize specifications for increased efficiencies
May 21, 2024
Author: Deltek
Across the design landscape, a significant shift is underway as numerous firms embark on a journey to reshape their specification processes.
Best Practices
Using photography to evaluate on-site work
May 21, 2024
Contributed by Eric Pempus, FAIA
Chapter 10.09 Construction phase services
Effectively document construction progress while avoiding key mistakes
Business Intelligence
ABI April 2024: Pace of billings decline at architecture firms slows slightly
May 22, 2024
Nearly one in ten architecture firms report that they currently have billings from international projects
AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index Reflects Another Decline in April
May 22, 2024
Architecture firm billings remained soft in April, with an AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score of 48.3 for the month. The score rose from 43.6 in…
Career and the profession
Engaging Future Architects
May 22, 2024
By Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC
Five ways architects can engage and inspire the next generation.
Design specialty
Case study: The Professional Kitchen by Henrybuilt
May 22, 2024
From its roasted walnut timbers to its human-centered functionality, this experiential space prioritizes practical sophistication, design refinement, and craft quality.
Antitrust compliance
AIA and its members are committed to the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all laws and regulations, including federal and state antitrust laws...
AIA Statement on Architect of the Capitol Appointment
May 23, 2024
AIA congratulates Thomas Austin and looks forward to working with him as he assumes the critical responsibility as Architect of the Capitol.
Social impact
How architects are impacting rebuilding efforts in Hawaii
May 27, 2024
Architects have been instrumental in the efforts to rebuild in Maui following 2023 wildfires that caused immense damage on the island.
Joint Status Update from the Collateral Organizations of Architecture
May 28, 2024
AIA is dedicated to ensuring the educational and accreditation standards for future architects are upheld to the highest level.
Design and health
Using the porch to connect people to place
May 29, 2024
Porches can also have health and wellness benefits.
