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...
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Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education
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Recognizing outstanding individual contributions in architectural education.
Get certified as a building evaluator through the nationally recognized Safety Assessment Program (SAP) and help communities recover faster after disasters.
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Award for Excellence in Public Architecture
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Recognizes architects, public officials, and others who design notable public facilities and/or advocate for design excellence in public spaces.
Recognizes architects who demonstrate innovative design solutions to improve the quality of life for older adults.
Government Affairs & Public Policy
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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.
Sustainability
The Hayward Library is a win-win for a Northern California city and its residents
April 21, 2025
This COTE® Top Ten-winning project forms the center of a downtown revitalization.
AIA Strategic Council
The AIA Strategic Council is a think tank dedicated to producing forward-thinking research on behalf of the architecture profession.
