Uneven Growth Persists Across Nonresidential Construction as Economic Uncertainty Lingers
July 21, 2026
Reflecting this softer market performance, the AIA Consensus Construction Forecast Panel lowered its 2026 projection from a 1.0 percent increase in spending…
Thompson 'Tom' Charlton Nelson, FAIA, 1936–2026
July 21, 2026
A founding principal of BNIM shaped the profession through mentorship and civic commitment.
Building science and technology
Definitions for building performance
July 16, 2026
Establishing a common vocabulary to assist in the design and construction of low to zero carbon buildings and beyond.
Design for Ecosystems—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design mutually benefits human and nonhuman inhabitants. What we design has a direct impact on the ecosystems in and around the site. Understanding the...
Business Intelligence
ABI June 2026: Billings remain weak at architecture firms
July 22, 2026
Nearly half of firms have worked on projects that have characteristics of resilient design over the past five years.
Architecture Billings Remain Sluggish Through June
July 22, 2026
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) score was 47.3 for June.
AIA Responds to ACHP Vote to Revise Section 106: Calls for Congressional Oversight and Legal Review
July 27, 2026
AIA is opposed to the decision by the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation to move forward with revisions to Section 106 of the National Historic…
Architects to converge on San Diego for the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2026
June 8, 2026
AIA will host the premier event for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry in San Diego June 10-13.
Climate action
Return on Investment for AIA’s Climate Action Pledge Programs
July 27, 2026
Participation in AIA's two climate action pledge programs—the AIA 2030 Commitment and the AIA Materials Pledge—delivers ROI that extends well beyond a firm’s…
Design and health
How architecture can help youth mental health
July 27, 2026
Stephen N. Parker, AIA, looks at America’s youth mental health crisis—and the ways architects and designers are responding.
Career and the profession
5 Architecture skills that apply to community design
July 27, 2026
The architecture profession brings a wealth of well-honed technical and soft skills relevant to the realm of community design.
AIA Materials Pledge
Architects and designers can help improve the health of people and the planet by carefully considering how they evaluate the products and finishes used in their...
Host your event
AIA’s Women’s Leadership Summit heads to Kansas City, November 1-3, 2026
July 29, 2026
WLS aims to support the advancement of women across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) sectors by addressing workplace challenges and sharing…
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...
Climate action
AIA is transforming how the architecture profession and the AEC industry design for climate, people, and communities. Our members are leading the way, acting as...
Health
A growing body of practice-based evidence demonstrates the profound impact that forward-looking design decisions can have on an array of urgent health...
Social impact
5 Design ideas from award-winning urban spaces
July 30, 2026
This year’s AIA Regional & Urban Design Award recipients illuminate creative approaches for environmental and social well-being.
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Mentorship programs
Explore mentorship at AIA and discover programs and resources that support professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement for architects.
