Defending the roof: Selecting coverboards and protecting them from value engineering
May 26, 2026
Coverboards are critical for ensuring a building’s integrity and long-term resilience. AIA partner GAF provides an overview and advice for architects.
Business Intelligence
ABI April 2026: Architecture firm billings retreat
May 20, 2026
Fewer than 1 in 10 firms report any billings from international projects over the past 5 years.
Business Intelligence
ABI March 2026: Architecture firm billings approach growth
April 22, 2026
97% of firms report that they still work within traditional design phases.
Business Intelligence
ABI February 2026: Business conditions at architecture firms may stabilize soon
March 18, 2026
Professional liability insurance levels remain steady at most firms
Business Intelligence
ABI January 2026: Billings remain soft to start 2026
February 18, 2026
Negotiating design fees has become more challenging in recent years.
Social impact
Meet the urban designer running for mayor
May 26, 2026
Taryn Sabia, Assoc. AIA, believes architects and designers are vital for solving the problems facing Tampa, Fl.
Business Intelligence
ABI December 2025: Architecture firm billings remain soft to end the year
January 21, 2026
Most firms have seen some stalled, delayed, or canceled projects over the last six months.
For the Third Year, AIA Earns Great Place to Work Certification™
May 26, 2026
The prestigious award is based entirely on employees’ feedback about their experience working at AIA.
Architects, Contractors Unite to Strengthen Collaboration and Improve Project Outcomes
May 27, 2026
New AIA-AGC Framework Highlights Best Practices for Communication, Risk Management, and Team Performance
Art, history, and religion
FAQ: Amicus Brief to Protect White House
May 28, 2026
After months of discussions with the lead plaintiff on the case, the National Trust for Historic Preservation and others, AIA joined ten allied organizations in…
AIA Joins Coalition Filing Amicus Brief to Protect White House
May 28, 2026
Coalition of national and local nonprofit organizations have filed a “friend of the court” brief supporting the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s…
Architects as disaster partners
Local governments need trusted partners who can support disaster response and recovery efforts. Architects are one of those partners—helping civic leaders and...
Edward C. Kemper Award
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Recognizing members who have significantly impacted the architecture profession through service to AIA or an architecture-related organization.
Collaborative Achievement Award
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Recognizes the achievements of allied professionals and architect teams that have advanced the architectural profession.
Best Practices
Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training
February 20, 2026
Get certified as a building evaluator through the nationally recognized Safety Assessment Program (SAP) and help communities recover faster after disasters.
Government Affairs & Public Policy
Tackle urgent issues with AIA
EDI
Nine Hispanic and Latinx architects you should know
September 26, 2024
To mark this year's Hispanic Heritage Month, we're honoring the work and contributions of nine Hispanic and Latinx architects.
Architects Warn U.S. Governors of Federal Emergency Planning Gap, Urge Immediate Action
June 1, 2026
As hurricane season begins, policymakers have both the responsibility and the opportunity to engage architects trained in disaster assistance
Career and the profession
4 Lessons from San Diego’s built environment
May 29, 2026
Local AIA leaders share observations about their city’s design and what architects can learn from it ahead of AIA26.
Materials
The right way to specify architecturally exposed structural steel
May 28, 2026
The most expensive mistakes don’t happen in a project’s detailing; they happen during specification. AIA partner AISC explores what architects should know.
