The decision should be based on more than just your number of employees.
Design specialty
Five tips for meeting the AIA 2030 Commitment
February 5, 2020
Author: Keith Hempel, AIA, Principal Director of Workplace at LPA Design Studios
Finding creative ways to reduce predicted energy use across a spectrum of…
Materials
Beyond the metal box
September 17, 2024
New pre-engineered metal building material options are expanding design opportunities for architects and their clients. AIA Partner BlueScope Buildings North...
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…
Business Intelligence
ABI August 2024: Architecture firm billings continue to decline
September 18, 2024
Three-quarters of firm leaders are at least somewhat confident that business conditions will improve over the next 12–18 months
EDI
Why should women in the AEC industry attend WLS?
September 23, 2024
A construction manager tells us why she's attending this year's Women's Leadership Summit for the first time.
AIA furthers climate action efforts, releases new data on carbon neutral future and attends Climate Week NYC
September 24, 2024
AIA participating in Climate Week NYC event as well as the publishing of the annual 2030 By the Numbers report and concluding the inaugural Materials Pledge…
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NCARB and AIA Release New Guidance for Developing Ethics and Public Welfare-Related CE Courses
September 26, 2024
New resource explains how to include DEI-related content in HSW CE material.
How to work with an architect
September 27, 2024
AIA has compiled resources to help you start the process of working with an architect. Whether you’re adding a new room, redesigning your kitchen, or building…
AIA Disaster Assistance Program Updates
January 10, 2025
Architects play a crucial role in disaster response, and AIA proudly supports chapters and members in aiding their communities during crises.
AIA Directories: Transition to Enhanced Experience
We have an important update to share as part of our new AIA.org experience.
Business Intelligence
Shaping the future: Six key benefits of AI in specifications
October 4, 2024
Author: Deltek
Explore how AI can transform specifications, enhance decision-making processes, allow architects to concentrate on the creative and strategic…
Best Practices
ROI: Codes, standards, & reporting on resilient design
November 28, 2023
Designing beyond building codes and standards provides significant resilience benefits to both building owners and occupants.
Design specialty
AIA celebrates Designing Together winner, finalists
July 9, 2024
Learn more about the ideas that took top prize from the AIA24 social media contest
Design specialty
Claire Dickey, AIA, on helping her clients age in place
July 9, 2024
“For me, it has always been about helping people.”
Firm Management
Starting a firm: Basic financial principles
July 12, 2024
Contributed by Peter Piven, FAIA, and Bradford Perkins, FAIA. Excerpted from Architect’s Essentials of Starting a Design Firm
Chapter 7.02 Financial Management…
Best Practices
Architect’s Guide to Building Performance
November 28, 2023
Energy modeling early and often is the best way to improve building performance. The Architect’s Guide to Building Performance helps architects better integrate…
AIA leadership featured on Good Morning America
July 15, 2024
AIA CEO Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE and President Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, were on the program to discuss how they're working to make architecture careers accessible. ...
Business Intelligence
July 2024 AIA Consensus Construction Forecast
July 15, 2024
Midyear update projects construction spending to gain momentum this year, but stall in 2025.
