An architect shares her unconventional path to licensure
November 24, 2025
"Becoming an architect isn't a straight line," says Christiana Copper, AIA.
Design for Aging Award
Design for Aging Review 2025
June 5, 2025
Explore the Design for Aging Review 2025 recipients, showcasing facilities that represent conscientious surroundings and advance environments for senior living.
Associates Award
Tannia Chavez, Int’l Assoc. AIA
April 2, 2024
A champion for women in architecture and the thousands of immigrant design professionals whose challenges she deeply understands, Tannia Chavez, Int’l Assoc…
Climate Advocacy
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) advocates for a sustainable, equitable, and resilient built environment that includes healthy physical environments...
College of Fellows Latrobe Prize
The Latrobe Prize is a biennial $150,000 award from the AIA College of Fellows to support a two-year program of research leading to significant advances in the...
Professional standards
AIA members are committed to following the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, competence, and ethical practice. This overview details the...
Design specialty
Hotels ByDesign Season 4
May 26, 2025
Hotels ByDesign is a television series that tells the stories behind the world’s great hotels and resorts. This series is about inspiring discerning travelers -…
FAQ: Closure Dec. 24–Jan. 2
Find answers to frequently asked questions on topics including AIA national’s closure dates, membership, renewals, and continuing education for members and...
Design for Equitable Communities—Framework for Design Excellence
Design solutions affect more than the client and current occupants. Good design positively impacts the future by helping communities thrive—socially...
Design for Water—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design conserves and improves the quality of water as a precious resource.
Introduction—Framework for Design Excellence
Learn how to use and apply the AIA Framework for Design Excellence to your work and explore complementary resources in this introduction section.
Design for Well-being—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design supports health and well-being for all people—considering physical, mental, and emotional effects on building occupants and the surrounding...
Design for Discovery—Framework for Design Excellence
Learn design discovery and explore the design for discovery toolkit, resources, best practices, and COTE projects in AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence.
Three major takeaways from the Small Firm Compensation Report
February 19, 2024
Check out three major takeaways related to salary, benefits, and workplace culture from AIA's newly updated Small Firm Compensation Report.
Design for Resources—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design depends on informed material and resource selection—balancing priorities to achieve durable, safe, and healthy projects with an equitable...
Statement on U.S. withdrawal from UNFCCC
AIA responds to U.S. withdrawal from United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
Beyond Products: How Marvin Deepened Engagement with Architects Through AIA Research
Beyond Products: How Marvin Deepened Engagement with Architects Through AIA Research
Community & events
AIA is where the largest network of architects and design professionals gathers and connects. Get involved through events, knowledge communities, and local AIA...
Become an AIA corporate partner
Become an AIA corporate partner and let AIA help you achieve your business goals through custom year-long sales and marketing strategies.
Career and the profession
How children’s books transform K–12 architecture outreach
January 12, 2026
In this first entry of a three-article series, Lori Apfel Cardeli, AIA, NCARB, discusses why books help kids realize architecture is an option.
