Three AIA members share their experiences starting their own firms and transitioning from employee to employer. Although each person’s career path is unique…
Career and the profession
Supporting transformational architectural practice
March 18, 2024
By Christina Ciardullo
The 2023-24 Future Forward grant recipient shares how support from AIA’s Young Architects Forum (YAF) and the Large Firm Roundtable (LRFT…
Explore a progress report on the Sustainability Leadership Opportunity Scan. Access data and insights on how AIA is driving leadership opportunities and…
Building science and technology
Technology, Culture, & the Future of the Architectural Firm
December 8, 2023
Technology, Culture, & the Future of the Architectural Firm closes the knowledge gap between architects and the building products industry, so firms can better…
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…
AIA Upjohn Research Initiative
Apply for the AIA Upjohn Research Initiative, which funds annual research grants of $15,000–$30,000 for applied research projects that enhance the value of...
EDI
K-12 Initiatives
November 30, 2023
It’s never too early to start thinking like an architect. AIA's K-12 initiatives follow a blueprint with three key goals in mind:
Inspire youth to learn about…
AIA membership terms & conditions
By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by the membership policies set by The American...
AIA Partners
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Business Intelligence
ABI June 2025: Architecture firm billings remain soft, while inquiries increase
July 23, 2025
Nearly one quarter of architecture firms report that they are currently understaffed.
Building in accordance with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence and the AIA 2030 Commitment, the AIA headquarters renewal project will…
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…
Design and health
Experts weigh in on tackling mental health in architecture
December 6, 2023
Learn from architecture industry experts how a healthy work culture that addresses staff burnout and advocates for better work-life balance models is important…
Career and the profession
How America's youngest licensed architect thinks about the future
August 4, 2025
Emily Almloff, AIA, speaks on health care architecture, improving licensure, and more.
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AIA opposes EPA’s new position on Greenhouse Gas Deregulation
August 5, 2025
AIA strongly opposes the EPA's anti-science decision to rescind the long-standing finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger planetary, ecosystem and human…
Design specialty
America ByDesign Season 3
April 28, 2025
America ByDesign 2025 is a celebration of creativity, diversity, and the endless possibilities of human ingenuity. Join us as we explore the architectural…
Become an AIA member
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…
AIAU Interest Selection
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