Find answers to frequently asked questions on topics including AIA national’s closure dates, membership, renewals, and continuing education for members and...
Design for Ecosystems—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design mutually benefits human and nonhuman inhabitants. What we design has a direct impact on the ecosystems in and around the site. Understanding the...
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.
Design for Integration—Framework for Design Excellence
Learn about design integration and explore the design for integration toolkit, resources, and case studies in AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence.
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.
Design for Energy—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design reduces energy use and eliminates dependence on fossil fuels while improving building performance, function, comfort, and enjoyment.
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...
Gold Medal
Gold Medal Award 2026: Shigeru Ban, Hon. FAIA
December 4, 2025
Shigeru Ban revolutionized architecture with renewable materials like paper and timber, creating resilient, sustainable designs like disaster shelters and the…
White House East Wing advocacy update
Two paths forward: AIA continues work on White House ballroom and preservation policy.
Statement on U.S. withdrawal from UNFCCC
AIA responds to U.S. withdrawal from United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
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Beyond Products: How Marvin Deepened Engagement with Architects Through AIA Research
Beyond Products: How Marvin Deepened Engagement with Architects Through AIA Research
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The AEC industry’s top source for news and digital content. Explore official AIA press releases on the latest developments in the industry, and updates from AIA...
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Architecture scholarships
November 28, 2023
You’ve got big plans for your future. Scholarships and grants can help you reach them. Explore undergraduate, graduate, and ARE scholarships and grants to…
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