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.
ArchiPac®
AIA's political action committee, ArchiPac, supports pro-architect candidates for federal office who will shape policies on design, practice, and the economy.
Educational event
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AIA Committee on Design Spring Conference 2026
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InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile 505 N Michigan Ave Chicago, IL60611 United States
Registration is open for the Committee on Design Spring Conference 2026!
Educational event
AIA Committee on Architecture for Education Spring Conference 2026
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The Alexis Royal Sonesta Hotel Seattle 1007 First Avenue Seattle, WA98104 United States
Registration is open for the Committee on Architecture for Education Spring Conference 2026!
State & local affairs
When architects work with state and local elected officials, they influence positive outcomes on state and local priorities like school safety, housing, more.
The Architect’s Journey to Specification
February 6, 2026
Align your market planning and sales strategies with architects’ specification needs with The Architect’s Journey to Specification—developed by AIA in…
Career and the profession
Illya Azaroff, FAIA, inaugurated as AIA’s 102nd President
December 8, 2025
Illya Azaroff, FAIA, was inaugurated as the 2026 AIA President on Friday, December 5, at the Global Campus for Architecture and Design in Washington, D.C.
AIA member groups
AIA member groups offer tailored online tools, exclusive access to forums, networking, and other resources aimed at elevating your architecture knowledge and...
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…
Open for Submission
Medal for Academic Excellence
Submission Period
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Awarded to the top graduating students with a Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, or Doctor of Architecture from schools accredited by NAAB or…
Zero carbon
Buildings contribute nearly 40% of annual greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing carbon emissions is not enough to meet the decarbonization targets set by the Paris...
From Mind to Paper: Design Thinking Through Drawing Workshop
What if your most powerful design tool was your pencil? Join Bradford J. Prestbo, FAIA, and David Damon, AIA, for a fun, high-energy workshop that puts freehand…
Career and the profession
How Project Almost Architect is lowering hurdles to licensure
February 9, 2026
Savannah Sinowitz, AIA, discusses the pilot licensure-support program she started with AIA Oregon.
Exhibits
On view through December 2026
AIA Chapters
Discover AIA's vibrant chapter network connecting architects and design professionals nationwide. Join local hubs for networking, education, and collaboration…
Design specialty
Fulfilling a dream through design
February 9, 2026
The team behind the National Juneteenth Museum plans to make it a cultural and economic center.
Year in Review 2025
In 2025, AIA focused on making membership more valuable in the ways that show up in your day-to-day work: stronger advocacy, better tools and learning, and...
AIA Strategic Plan
Access the AIA Strategic Plan to empower architects to improve the world. The 2026–2030 Strategic Plan outlines how architects can deliver profound change.
AIA elevates 78 architects to the College of Fellows
February 9, 2026
AIA fellowship recognizes significant contributions to the profession of architecture and society.
Architects address key legislation with Members of Congress
February 11, 2026
AIA members will be advocating for historic preservation, professional classification impacting student loans access, high-performance building tax credits…
