When architects work with state and local elected officials, they influence positive outcomes on state and local priorities like school safety, housing, more.
Chief Architect
A Chief Architect is a strategic partner, embedding critical design thinking into local governance. By bridging the gap between policy, development, and the...
Business Intelligence
ABI September 2025: Weakness persists at architecture firms
October 22, 2025
Nearly all firms report working on reconstruction projects over the last year.
Business Intelligence
Protect yourself: Use a limitation of liability provision
November 29, 2018
AIA Risk Management Program
Project risks often greatly exceed an architect’s potential financial gains. Consider limiting your total liability to your client…
Business Intelligence
Reducing risk after a terminated owner-architect agreement
December 1, 2023
An owner can terminate an owner-architect agreement at will. Explore how you can specify copyright protection of your design documents and reduce your risk…
Business Intelligence
Why architects should be wary of indemnification clauses
February 6, 2018
Increasingly, owner-created owner-architect agreements include indemnification clauses and/or obligations. Be wary of these provisions and seek advice from your…
Business Intelligence
What is the architect’s obligation to design to budget?
March 4, 2019
Updated: April 15, 2019
Author: AIA Risk Management Program
Architects are often asked: “How will you manage the design process so the cost is within the client…
AIA opposes federal policy failing to recognize architects as professionals
November 21, 2025
AIA will be actively engaged with policymakers to ensure that the essential role and professional standing of architects are properly recognized in federal…
Affordable housing
Designing a future that thrives
November 24, 2025
AIA President Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA, reflects on a year of renewal and possibility.
Regenerative design highlight
Jen Garman, AIA, sees a regenerative future of architecture
AIA Business Meeting
At the Annual Business Meeting, the delegates will consider amendments to AIA Bylaws, resolutions, and candidates for AIA elected office.
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Career and the profession
The benefits of a mid-career mentor
July 10, 2025
You may be far enough along in practice to mentor other designers, but you can still benefit from being a mentee.
About AIA
Explore the mission and vision of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Learn about AIA's commitment to advancing architecture and shaping the profession…
AIA Board of Director statements
Read recent statements from the AIA Board of Directors who ensure AIA excellence and serve as a link to members.
Work with architect
AIA has compiled resources to help you start the process of working with an architect. Whether you’re renovating your office building, adding a new room, or...
Design specialty
Integration and expression: Appliances as architecture, not separate objects
November 26, 2025
The Arclinea Contemporary Kitchen project demonstrates how style and integrated appliances support spatial harmony, human-centered design, and expressiveness...
Federal "Professional Degree" Definition Excludes Architecture — Member Briefing
November 24, 2025
The Department of Education is proposing a much narrower definition of “professional degrees” for federal student-loan purposes, and architecture is not…
Women’s Leadership Summit
November 25, 2025
Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS), founded by AIA, is the AEC industry’s premier event dedicated to accelerating women into leadership positions in architecture…
