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?
Racial, ethnic, & gender equity at AIA
Harnessing the passion of our members and the broader design community, AIA is taking steps to advance racial justice and equity in our organization, our…
Architecture Week 2026
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Architecture Week celebrates the profession of architecture and invites everyone—especially K-12 students—to explore architecture and design. We all play key…
Educational event
1.00 LUs
Rooftop Solar: Maximizing Solar Power Generation & Getting to Carbon Neutrality
Virtual
Learn how rooftop solar can support net-zero goals by exploring key market trends, design strategies to maximize energy output, and roofing considerations that…
Educational event
1.00 LUs
The Ghost and the Machine: Defining Human & Computer Roles in Sustainable Design
Virtual
Explore how architects can align the AIA Framework for Design Excellence with emerging technologies like AI—balancing human purpose and computational power to…
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…
AIA | Architecture Billings Index®
Subscribe to the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index, the leading monthly economic indicator for forecasting nonresidential construction.
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
ABI January 2026: Billings remain soft to start 2026
February 18, 2026
Negotiating design fees has become more challenging in recent years.
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.
AIA governance
Review the preliminary recommendations of the AIA Governance Task Force—aimed at evolving governance at AIA and strengthening AIA through role clarity...
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.”
Conference
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AIA Conference on Architecture & Design® 2026
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Registration is now open for AIA26—the architecture and design event of the year!
Save hundreds with early bird rates now through April 10.
Equity and the Future of Architecture Committee
Dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the architecture profession.
Candidates for elective office 2027
Meet the candidates running for AIA's elective offices in 2027.
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...
Educational event
1.50 LUs
Fundamentals of Construction Contract Administration
Virtual
Build a strong foundation in construction contract administration (CCA) by learning essential processes, best practices, and risk-aware strategies to…