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Billings at Architecture Firms Remain in Decline, AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index Reports
July 24, 2024
Business conditions remained soft at architecture firms in June with the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reporting a score of 46.4. The ABI score…
Soft Business Conditions Persist at Architecture Firms, AIA/Deltek ABI Finds
August 21, 2024
The ABI score is a leading economic indicator of construction activity, providing an approximately nine-to-twelve-month glimpse into the future of…
Business conditions continue to worsen at architecture firms, ABI data shows
October 23, 2024
September marked the twentieth consecutive month of declining billings for architecture firms, according to the latest data from the AIA/Deltek Architecture…
LPA Design Studios receives 2025 AIA Architecture Firm Award
December 12, 2024
LPA Design Studios wins award by establishing itself a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture, blending a mission-driven ethos with…
Raymond “Skipper” Post, FAIA, honored with 2025 Edward C. Kemper Award
December 13, 2024
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Raymond “Skipper” Post, FAIA, with the 2025 Edward C…
Architecture Firm Billings Soften Further in March According to AIA/Deltek ABI
April 24, 2024
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) reported a score of 43.6 for the month of March, indicating business conditions continue to soften for…
Design and health
How can architects transform the birth experience in America?
June 17, 2024
Maternal death rates are staggering in the U.S. Architects see an opportunity to improve birth environments and postpartum resources for women and their...
Building science and technology
5 HVAC trends influencing architecture and design
May 9, 2025
From smart systems to climate readiness, here are the product and design shifts AIA partner Midea is seeing in the HVAC industry.
Building science and technology
Data centers continue to drive growth for architects
April 7, 2025
AI and cloud computing are increasing demand for data centers—and the architects who design them.
Career and the profession
Engaging Future Architects
May 22, 2024
Five ways architects can engage and inspire the next generation.
Business Intelligence
The latest insights from the 2024 Firm Survey Report
November 4, 2024
The Business of Architecture 2024: The Firm Survey Report sheds light on business generated by small firms versus their larger counterparts, as well as other...
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Best Practices
Harassment Prevention Resources
November 28, 2023
Explore resources to identify, respond, and prevent all forms of harassment in the workplace.
Business Conditions Remain Soft at Architecture Firms, ABI data shows
September 18, 2024
The ABI score is a leading economic indicator of construction activity, providing an approximately 9-to-12-month glimpse into the future of nonresidential…
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America ByDesign 2025
April 28, 2025
America ByDesign 2025 is a celebration of creativity, diversity, and the endless possibilities of human ingenuity. Join us as we explore the architectural…
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