Many buildings still provide occupants with unfiltered water. AIA partner Zurn Elkay explores the risks—and why architects are uniquely positioned to lead the...
Design specialty
Designing for living: Integration, sequence, and the evolving kitchen environment
May 13, 2026
This year’s EuroCucina kitchen exhibition showed a shift toward spatial systems that support daily life. Design consultant Aaron Schiller, AIA, reveals what...
AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design
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Careers at AIA
Explore exciting career opportunities at AIA. Join a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of architecture. Discover how you can contribute to innovation…
Firm Management
Will AI change billing forever?
May 18, 2026
AI’s efficiency gains may cause firms to move away from hourly billing—and provide an opening for architects to show off their value.
AIA/Deltek ABI: Billing activity at Architecture Firms moderates
May 20, 2026
The ABI fell from 49.8 in March, when billings were essentially flat, to 48.3 in April, signaling that more firms reported declining billings than rising…
How one firm navigated a large urban project in Rochester, N.Y.
May 18, 2026
The Neighborhood of Play in Rochester's Inner Loop East was an exercise in juggling multiple stakeholders.
AIA Partners
Our partners can help you achieve your goals through new products, services, and resources. We work with leading brands to deliver value to members and firms...
Building science and technology
Performance excellence at AIA’s new HQ
February 23, 2026
Carbon neutrality and energy efficiency were paramount concerns during the redesign of AIA's headquarters.
Design specialty
Inside AIA’s inclusive headquarters renewal
January 27, 2026
Learn about the welcoming design ethos behind AIA's redesigned headquarters in Washington, D.C.
Social impact
Community engagement at AIA's newly redesigned headquarters
April 27, 2026
See how AIA’s headquarters have transformed into a welcoming community hub.
Design for Integration—Framework for Design Excellence
Learn about design integration and explore the design for integration toolkit, resources, and case studies in AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence.
Design and health
How designing for mental and behavioral health strengthens architectural practice
May 21, 2026
Two industry leaders talk about safety and dignity in health environments and highlight collaborative approaches all architects can apply.
Materials
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.
