AIA’s disaster assistance programs mobilize architects to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters—safely and with resilience.
Resilience
Resilience starts with design. Architects play a critical role in helping communities prepare for, withstand, and recover from disasters.
Statement on Rescinding of the 2009 Endangerment Finding
The EPA is rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding, the bedrock rule which provides the foundation for federal regulations on carbon dioxide and five other...
Healthcare Design Award
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Recognizes projects in health care design & planning from hospitals to outpatient centers, community clinics, & wellness facilities.
Justice Facility Award
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Recognizes best practices in planning & design for buildings that directly support the justice system.
COTE® Top Ten Award
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The industry’s best-known award program for sustainable design excellence.
Best Practices
April Rinne teaches architects how to navigate change
February 17, 2026
At this year’s AIA Leadership Summit, writer and advisor April Rinne shared “superpowers” architects can use to move through uncertainty.
Career and the profession
A licensure journey from Guam to Hawaii and back
February 9, 2026
“Whether people realize it or not, what we do as architects affects everybody’s health and well-being,” says Mateo Matanane, AIA.
Business Intelligence
AIA Small Firm Compensation & Benefits Report
February 10, 2026
Get the latest data on trends in pay practices, employee demographics, and benefits at small architecture firms with the AIA Small Firm Compensation & Benefits…
Affordable housing
Making homes attainable: How architects can help
August 9, 2024
The U.S. has long had a shortage of affordable housing. How can architects help in the collective effort to make housing attainable to more people?
Architecture firm billings continue to contract heading into 2026
February 18, 2026
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) dropped to 43.8 in January, down from 47.1 in December, signaling a greater number of firms experienced a…
Best Practices
AIA Best Practices
February 18, 2026
Explore experience-based insights and expert advice across a range of business acumen and firm management topics in architecture and design.
Business Intelligence
How to get funding & resources for equitable communities
November 29, 2023
Funding and resources are two of the biggest challenges architects face when building equitable communities. Explore information on impact investing and funding…
Architecture Award
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Celebrates the best in contemporary architecture—highlighting the many ways buildings and spaces can improve our lives.
Twenty-five Year Award
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Awarded to a building that has set an architectural design standard of excellence for 25–35 years.
Resilience
Get to know 2026 AIA President Illya Azaroff, FAIA
January 19, 2026
In this interview, Azaroff discusses his formative experiences, what he envisions for AIA members, and why “leadership can’t wait.”
Volunteer opportunities
Explore AIA committee volunteer opportunities—a great way to support the work and shape the future of the architecture profession, develop and grow leadership…
Best Practices
Return on investment in equitable communities
December 2, 2023
Explore resources and talking points on the financial opportunities and benefits of investing in equitable communities to help support architects and the…
AIA & state continuing education requirements
Learn about architecture continuing education requirements for AIA membership & state licensure renewal. Architect CE requirements vary by location.
Upcoming AIA events
Browse our events calendar for upcoming AIA events. Register to attend conferences, educational sessions, webinars, networking events, and more.
