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…
Materials
Five ways building materials impact society
August 13, 2024
Architects and designers can help improve the health of people and the planet by giving careful thought to how they evaluate building products and finishes.
Sustainability
How biocentric architecture can help architects hit climate goals
August 15, 2024
Three projects show how architects are designing to prevent the loss of biodiversity.
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award 2023: Robert L. Easter, FAIA
December 8, 2022
Robert L. Easter, FAIA, recipient of the 2023 Whitney Young Jr. Award, is a leader for all members of the architecture profession through his staunch advocacy…
AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture
Award for Excellence in Public Architecture 2023: David M. Powell, FAIA
January 24, 2023
David M. Powell, FAIA, is the recipient of the 2023 AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture. His music-inspired designs of Nashville’s public spaces…
Design for Aging Review Award
Cooperwood Senior Living
December 7, 2023
The award-winning design for aging of Cooperwood Senior Living in Flowood, Mississippi creates a vibrant living space with nature views from each room while…
Business Intelligence
Know Your Worth: Are you compensated fairly?
December 8, 2023
Know Your Worth is a group of resources and support for emerging and established architects focused on understanding your marketplace value. It opens a window…
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…
Design for Aging Review Award
Gramercy Senior Housing
December 8, 2023
The award-winning design for aging of Gramercy Senior Housing in Los Angeles delivers 64 apartments to low-income residents in an expensive market, offering…
FAQ
Explore AIA's comprehensive FAQ for answers to common questions about architecture, membership, and design. Get insights into industry practices, professional…
AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education
AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education 2023: Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton, FAIA
December 8, 2022
Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton, FAIA, is the recipient of the 2023 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education for her role in shifting the profession of…
Architecture Firm Award
Architecture Firm Award 2023: Mithun
December 7, 2022
Mithun—2023 Architecture Firm Award winner—is an integrated design firm that introduces positive change through its holistic, interdisciplinary pursuit of…
Regional & Urban Design Award
East End Transformation
January 31, 2023
The award-winning regional and urban design for the East End Transformation at Washington University in St. Louis transforms a car-centric site into a welcoming…
Regional & Urban Design Award
Completing the Loop
January 31, 2023
The award-winning regional and urban design for Completing the Loop revitalizes 15 miles of Pittsburgh’s riverfront land and connects previously disconnected…
Edward C. Kemper Award
Edward C. Kemper Award 2023: Jeff Potter, FAIA
December 8, 2022
Jeff Potter, FAIA—2023 Edward C. Kemper Award winner—helped shape the values and professional standards at AIA and demonstrated an enduring commitment to…
Regional & Urban Design Award
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The award-winning design for Rose Villa Senior Living in Portland, Oregon offers common space for neighbors to engage while retaining aesthetic and functional…
Design for Aging Review Award
Stonewall House
December 8, 2023
The award-winning design for aging of Stonewall House in Brooklyn, New York brings new life to the neighborhood and a secure, thriving home for its residents…
