Government Shutdown: What does it mean for architects?
Climate action
Key regional climate issues: A Guide for architects to drive change
December 1, 2023
A guide for architects to drive change: This resource leverages the Fourth National Climate Assessment to identify key climate issues as well as resources for…
Business Intelligence
Calculating the architect’s fee: Is there a better way?
November 29, 2023
How does an architect calculate fees based on costs that are still unknown? AIA’s B101-2017 agreement can help bring clarity to the murky world of percentage…
AIA Compensation & Benefits Report 2025 now available
September 30, 2025
AIA collects and analyzes data from hundreds of architecture firms to create the industry’s most comprehensive and reliable report on salary and benefits.
NOMA AIA membership offer
You shouldn’t have to choose between two organizations with the same goal: A more diverse and equitable profession. NOMA members save 50% when you join or…
Social impact
The new purpose of design contests
October 6, 2025
Can ideas contests for cities have concrete value for architects trying to break through and not go broke?
A responsive family home provides a tranquil refuge
October 2, 2025
Mahya Salehi, AIA, overcame site constraints and daylighting challenges to design a family home that ticks all the boxes. AIA partner Andersen Windows & Doors...
Building science and technology
AI in specifications: Research insights
October 7, 2025
AIA partner Deltek explores recent research and commentary on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future for architecture firms.
Wedge will serve as the next EVP/CEO of The American Institute of Architects.
Member benefits
AIA connects you like no other organization can. Explore all the benefits available to our 100,000+ member community.
WLS Member Promotion Terms & Conditions
Fellowship
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Be recognized with AIA’s highest membership honor for exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society.
Honorary Fellowship
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Honoring international architects for exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society.
Career and the profession
How Architecture Week empowers the next generation of designers
October 7, 2025
Architecture Week 2025 reached thousands of students. Momentum is already building toward next year’s event—and you can be part of it.
Business Intelligence
Women in architecture
November 30, 2023
AIA supports women in architecture through leadership development, career resources, and a highly engaged peer network. Explore all the ways you can benefit and…
Social impact
Rania Qawasma’s story of displacement and design
April 29, 2024
She discusses how she transformed her passion into a nonprofit to support other displaced and unhoused people in the U.S.
Materials
Beyond value engineering: What Pancratia Hall teaches about designing for longevity
October 9, 2025
A repurposed 100-year-old dormitory illustrates how buildings designed for durability can adapt to radically different uses across generations. AIA partner...
Designing a restorative housing community
October 13, 2025
Veridian at County Farm is a new mixed-income eco-community that models the transition to clean energy.
Materials
Setting the bar for a new neighborhood
October 8, 2025
In a St. Paul, Minn., community growing from a historic industrial site, inspiring architecture feels right at home. AIA partner Marvin provides a look.
Guidelines for using the AIA member logo
November 19, 2024
Explore guidelines on how and when AIA Architect members and their firms can to use the AIA member logo on business materials.
