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AIA & state continuing education requirements
Learn about architecture continuing education requirements for AIA membership & state licensure renewal. Architect CE requirements vary by location.
Design and health
Experts weigh in on tackling mental health in architecture
December 6, 2023
Learn from architecture industry experts how a healthy work culture that addresses staff burnout and advocates for better work-life balance models is important…
Best Practices
Managing quality in the design development phase
December 6, 2023
Contributed by Michael J. Lough, AIA, Principal, Integral Consulting
Chapter 12.03 Checklists
Access a design development checklist for managing quality in the…
The Architect’s Journey to Specification
January 29, 2025
Align your market planning and sales strategies with architects’ specification needs with The Architect’s Journey to Specification—developed by AIA in…
2021 report: AIA 2030 Commitment by the Numbers
December 6, 2023
Learn about the progress firms made in RY2021 toward the goal of carbon neutral buildings by 2030, including key takeaways on model energy usage, embodied…
Business Intelligence
AIA Small Firm Compensation Report
December 6, 2023
Get the latest data on trends in pay practices, employee demographics, and benefits offered by small architecture firms with the AIA Small Firm Compensation &…
Building Life Cycle Assessment in Practice
December 6, 2023
Use this definitive guide to understand life cycle assessments, methods, and tools, then explore guidelines for integration in building design and evaluation…
AIA Framework for Design Excellence
Discover the AIA Framework for Design Excellence – 10 guiding principles shaping a zero-carbon, healthy, just, resilient, and equitable built environment…
Healthcare Design Award
VA Worcester Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
July 17, 2023
The award-winning healthcare design of the VA Worcester Community-Based Outpatient Clinic reduces barriers veterans often face in seeking care and expands the…
How modern specification technology is shaping design
September 24, 2021
Author: Deltek
Modern specification technology propels business growth, helps firms make better project decisions, and boosts architect efficiency and…
A monumental location to host your next event in DC
The American Institute of Architects is substantially renovating its headquarters in Washington, D.C. We anticipate the project to last up to two years and plan...
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Last Updated: November 2023
Young Architect Award
Jacob Davis, AIA
March 6, 2023
Jacob Davis, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for his impactful role in designing zero energy and zero carbon sustainable buildings to…
The centering of LGBTQIA+ architects at AIA24
June 6, 2024
LGBTQIA+ architects discussed the importance of visibility at AIA24.
Three new leaders elected to AIA Board of Directors
June 7, 2024
Three new leaders have been elected to The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Board of Directors, to serve terms beginning on December 13, 2024.
AIA 2024 Annual Business Meeting
June 7, 2024
Delegates don't move forward with membership expansion and AIA president shares Board response to inquiry from former AIA presidents.
Career and the profession
Texas architects David Lake, FAIA, and Ted Flato, FAIA are presented with the 2024 AIA Gold Medal
June 7, 2024
The longtime pair was met with a standing ovation from colleagues and peers at AIA24 in celebration of their inclusive design and their contributions to the...
Design and health
Five key takeaways from Dr. Sanjay Gupta's Day 2 keynote at AIA24
June 7, 2024
Dr. Gupta sat down with Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, to discuss the intersections between design and health.