The AIA Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct applies to the professional activities of all AIA members and covers general obligations as well as obligations to...
Rules of Procedure
Complaints submitted to the National Ethics Council (NEC) are handled according to the NEC’s Rules of Procedure. Revised February 25, 2025.
National Ethics Council's Decisions & Advisory Opinions
The information set forth herein is specific to the unique facts and circumstances of a particular case.
Business Intelligence
Entrepreneurship for architects: Strategies for creative practice
October 31, 2024
Small and emerging practices are essential to the health and vitality of architecture.
Business Intelligence
The latest insights from the 2024 Firm Survey Report
November 4, 2024
The Business of Architecture 2024: The Firm Survey Report sheds light on business generated by small firms versus their larger counterparts, as well as other...
AIA Resolutions
AIA members may submit a resolution which is a formal request from the membership to the Board of Directors to take particular action.
COTE Top Ten Award 2022
Discover design excellence with the COTE® Top Ten Award 2022 winners. Explore groundbreaking architectural achievements leading the way in sustainability and…
AIA commends the Biden-Harris administration on zero emission goals for the building industry
September 29, 2023
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has long acknowledged the urgency of the climate crisis and is excited to continue its support of the Biden-Harris…
Building science and technology
A look at net-zero carbon progress in embodied carbon & renewable energy projects
November 7, 2024
What net-zero carbon progress has been made in the last year from more than 23,000 projects totaling 3.8 billion GSF? This key climate action program brings...
Business Intelligence
Am I breaking the law by providing my employees comp time?
November 28, 2023
November 1, 2017 | Updated: November 2, 2017
Providing “comp time” to architecture firm employees who work a few extra hours may be easy, but it’s also against…
Affordable housing
Can co-op development be a housing crisis solution?
November 7, 2024
Architects are taking a lead role in a cooperative housing surge.
Firm Management
10 Must-have leadership skills for running a successful architecture firm
February 7, 2025
Five firm leaders from Heaths Bridge, HGA, Ennead Architects, Olson Kundig, and Corgan share their top insights.
Candidates for elective office 2026
Meet the candidates running for AIA's elective offices in 2026.
Business Intelligence
AI in practice: Strategic insights from The Architect’s Journey to Specification
February 10, 2025
Author: Deltek
Explore how architects are not just adopting AI but strategically shaping its role to enhance design while preserving human creativity.
Sustainability
TEOP for Architects
November 28, 2023
The TEOP for Architects guide introduces how architects can use the Tenant Energy Optimization Program (TEOP) to harness the energy-conservation potential of…
Firm Management
6 Black firm owners share their leadership advice
February 12, 2025
Leaders from Self+Tucker, Evoke Studio, and more on what has helped them succeed.
AIA elevates 93 architects to the College of Fellows
February 13, 2025
AIA Fellows are recognized for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. Less than 3% of AIA members hold the prestigious FAIA…
Building science and technology
A cross-cutting tool for architects
February 17, 2025
With the Integrated Design Process (IDP), architects can tackle complex problems and audacious goals.
Architecture firm billings continue to tighten into 2025
February 19, 2025
Architecture firms reported another decline in billings in January as the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) was 45.6. Any score below 50.0 indicates…
Business Intelligence
ABI January 2025: Architecture firm billings remain soft to start the new year
February 19, 2025
Nearly all responding firms report that they pay for AIA membership for eligible staff.
