Recognizing members who have significantly impacted the architecture profession through service to AIA or an architecture-related organization.
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
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Given to an architect or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a pressing social issue.
Associates Award
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Recognizes exceptional Associate AIA member leaders who have made significant contributions to their community, organization, and/or industry.
Award for Excellence in Public Architecture
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Recognizes architects, public officials, & others who design notable public facilities and/or advocate for design excellence in public spaces.
Educational event
1.00 LUs
Mastering Quality Assurance: Best Practices for Concise and Accurate Specs
Virtual
Learn how to implement proven quality assurance best practices in specifications to prevent costly errors, ensure compliance, and deliver smoother, more…
22.75 LUs
AIA Business Academy
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A high-impact, four-part intensive program designed to equip firm leaders with the strategy, leadership, and financial skills to scale their practice and drive…
Educational event
1.00 LUs
HSW
CMU Embodied Carbon Series: Not All Concrete is the Same
Virtual
Explore how dry-cast concrete masonry units (CMU) differ from traditional concrete in carbon impact—and discover new research showing how their accelerated…
Educational event
1.00 LUs
Forging the Future: Exploring Metal Building Systems in Architectural Design
Virtual
Discover how metal building systems are redefining modern construction—offering adaptable, sustainable, and cost-efficient solutions that meet today’s design…
Educational event
1.00 LUs
HSW
Office to Home Conversions: Adaptive Reuse in Suburban Markets
Virtual
Explore how architects can turn underutilized suburban office buildings into vibrant, sustainable housing—tackling zoning, infrastructure, and design challenges…
Educational event
1.00 LUs
HSW
Designing for Durability in High-Use Spaces: Abuse and Impact Resistant Gypsum Systems
Virtual
Learn how to specify the right gypsum board systems for high-traffic environments by understanding the differences between abuse-resistant and impact-resistant…
Educational event
1.00 LUs
It Takes a Village: A Guide to Parents and Caregivers in Architecture
Virtual
Discover how architecture firms can support parents and caregivers with inclusive policies and practical tools, fostering well-being, equity, and sustainable…
FAQ
Explore AIA's comprehensive FAQ for answers to common questions about architecture, membership, and design. Get insights into industry practices, professional…
Business Intelligence
Guides for Equitable Practice
November 30, 2023
The Guides for Equitable Practice use real-world-derived best practices, relevant research, and other tools to help foster equitable, diverse, and inclusive…
Career and the profession
Designing for tribal communities with Tammy Eagle Bull, FAIA
October 20, 2025
Eagle Bull advocates for tribal communities to have agency in their built environment.
Materials
Design for the future: Flexibility for tomorrow’s needs
October 29, 2025
Three projects reveal the adaptability and versatility of pre-engineered metal buildings. AIA partner BlueScope Buildings North America gives a tour.
Materials
AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers
October 30, 2025
Access the latest AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers report, tracking the progress that signatory firms are making in specifying healthier materials across…
Design for Economy—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design adds economic value for owners, occupants, the community, and the planet—regardless of the project size and budget.
Affordable housing highlight
Connecting public policy with architecture to change communities and provide housing for people from all walks of life.
Resilience
Community resilience design resources
December 5, 2023
Explore resources and organizations to help you design and build a more resilient community through community engagement, risk analysis, inclusive design, and…
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