Contributed by Peter Piven, FAIA, and Bradford Perkins, FAIA. Excerpted from Architect’s Essentials of Starting a Design Firm
Chapter 7.02 Financial Management…
Firm Management
Starting a firm: A glossary of essential financial terms
August 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
Starting Your Own Firm
November 30, 2023
Three AIA members share their experiences starting their own firms and transitioning from employee to employer. Although each person’s career path is unique…
Building science and technology
Technology, Culture, & the Future of the Architectural Firm
December 8, 2023
Technology, Culture, & the Future of the Architectural Firm closes the knowledge gap between architects and the building products industry, so firms can better…
Sustainability
TEOP for Architects
November 28, 2023
The TEOP for Architects guide introduces how architects can use the Tenant Energy Optimization Program (TEOP) to harness the energy-conservation potential of…
Building in accordance with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence and the AIA 2030 Commitment, the AIA headquarters renewal project will…
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…
Career and the profession
How America's youngest licensed architect thinks about the future
August 4, 2025
Emily Almloff, AIA, speaks on health care architecture, improving licensure, and more.
AIAU Interest Selection
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Continuing education for architects and the AEC industry
AIA continuing education (CE) is universally recognized around the world as the AEC industry’s best learning. Virtual, in-person, and peer-to-peer education...
Career and the profession
Standard of care: Confronting errors & omissions up front
November 30, 2023
Contributed by Dale L. Munhall, AIA
Chapter 16.01 Risk management strategies
Explore best practices on how to create an initial mutual understanding of the…
AIA opposes EPA’s new position on Greenhouse Gas Deregulation
August 5, 2025
AIA strongly opposes the EPA's anti-science decision to rescind the long-standing finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger planetary, ecosystem and human…
Career and the profession
IPAL at 10: Program expansion sparks support and debate
August 11, 2025
Faculty and students reflect on the successes and challenges of IPAL’s first decade.
EDI
Baratunde Thurston teaches AIA leaders “How to citizen"
February 28, 2025
At AIA’s annual Leadership Summit, podcaster and TV host Baratunde Thurston shared a vision for collective action.
AIA Advocates for Preservation and Transparency in Proposed $200 Million White House Expansion
August 5, 2025
AIA has issued a formal recommendation to the Committee for the Preservation of the White House regarding the proposed $200 million East Ballroom addition to…
Beyond Products: How Marvin Deepened Engagement with Architects Through AIA Research
Beyond Products: How Marvin Deepened Engagement with Architects Through AIA Research
Market research partnership opportunities
Transform your market planning with expert insights and analysis from AIA's research team.
AIA recognized by the International Business Awards®
August 19, 2025
AIA is being recognized with two Stevie Awards as part of the 22nd Annual International Business Awards®(IBA), the world's only international, all-encompassing…
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…
