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Using the AIA designation
The AIA designation signals the highest standards of architectural practice, and it’s recognized by clients, the public, colleagues, and the AEC industry as a...
AIA Chapters
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Fellowship
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Be recognized with AIA’s highest membership honor for exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society.
Getting licensed
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AIA member groups
AIA member groups offer tailored online tools, exclusive access to forums, networking, and other resources aimed at elevating your architecture knowledge and...
AIA transcript
The AIA transcript is accepted by nearly all state licensing boards and NCARB. Use it to track your HSW and AIA LU credits plus AXP hours.
AIA Criticizes Department of Education RISE Rule for Failing to Acknowledge Architecture as a Professional Field
May 1, 2026
Department of Education rule will push many students toward higher cost private loans or out of the profession completely.
AIA on the federal definition of “professionals”
The Department of Education’s narrow interpretation of “professional” programs excludes architecture from higher federal loan limits, potentially limiting...
Materials
Staying local with mass timber
May 4, 2026
Designers and manufacturers are betting big on regional forest economies.
Resilience
Community resilience design resources
December 5, 2023
Explore resources and organizations to help you design and build a more resilient community through community engagement, risk analysis, inclusive design, and…
Best Practices
How firms can direct AI instead of reacting to it
May 4, 2026
Mahya Salehi, AIA, on the ways AI helps her firm design homes.
Materials
Designing for resilience without compromise
May 4, 2026
At the VISION House project in Austin, Texas, Barley | Pfeiffer Architecture used resilient exterior products to help ensure long-term performance and...
Career and the profession
AI Task Force
January 29, 2026
The AIA AI Task Force is leading efforts to address the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in architecture. By developing resources…
Women’s Leadership Summit 2026
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1515 Wyandotte St Kansas City, MO64108 United States
Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS), founded by AIA, is the industry’s premier event dedicated to accelerating women into leadership positions in architecture…
"Tailored Interiors" Book Signing with Patrick Sutton
1735 New York Ave NW Washington, DC20006 United States
Experience an inspiring evening with designer Patrick Sutton as he shares how deeply personal, story-driven interiors can elevate design beyond aesthetics into…
Exhibits & Events
On view through December 2026
AIA governance
Review the preliminary recommendations of the AIA Governance Task Force—aimed at evolving governance at AIA and strengthening AIA through role clarity...
The AIA College of Fellows
Elevating architects who exemplify architectural excellence.
