Architects can reduce environmental impacts by choosing building materials wisely, addressing issues from ozone layer depletion to emerging challenges like…
Design and health
The Drive Toward Healthier Buildings
November 30, 2023
Explore the market drivers and impact of building design and construction on occupant health, well-being, and productivity in The Drive Toward Healthier…
Explore a progress report on the Sustainability Leadership Opportunity Scan. Access data and insights on how AIA is driving leadership opportunities and…
Design specialty
Modular & off-site construction guide
November 30, 2023
Design for Modular Construction is a starter guide for architects interested in learning the value and opportunities of modular design and examining case…
Best Practices
Architecture as a value proposition
November 30, 2023
Contributed by Barry Lynch, AIA, CFM
Chapter 6.02
When selling your services to a potential client, it is important to sell the value of good architecture rather…
Housing Award 2023
Explore the AIA Housing Award 2023 winners—recognizing the best in home and housing design across five categories.
Climate action
ROI: Designing for reduced embodied carbon
November 30, 2023
Architects play a pivotal role in reducing embodied carbon—a significant contributor to global annual emissions—within the built environment to address…
Climate action
Updates from AIA's Disaster Assistance Program
November 30, 2023
AIA and its architects, often serving as volunteers, assist communities following disasters. Explore updates on AIA's activities in disaster areas, resources…
Career and the profession
Equity in Architecture Commission
November 30, 2023
The Equity in Architecture Commission is a group of nationally recognized equity and diversity experts who lead the progress of equitable practices in…
Materials
Declare: Increasing transparency in the building market
April 3, 2018
Declare is a building products ingredients labeling initiative designed to shape a greener, healthier, and more transparent environment for construction workers…
To help develop a sustainable, equitable, inclusive design, AIA welcomed six students from HBCUs as interns…
A primer on project delivery terms
December 6, 2023
Contributed by a joint task force of the AIA and the Associated General Contractors of America
Deliver projects on time and budget that fulfill owner…
Community & events
AIA is where the largest network of architects and design professionals gathers and connects. Get involved through events, knowledge communities, and local AIA...
A monumental location to host your next event in DC
The American Institute of Architects is substantially renovating its headquarters in Washington, D.C. We anticipate the project to last up to two years and plan...
Education Facility Design Award 2023
Recognizing the best in today's learning spaces
Justice Facilities Review Award 2023
Explore the AIA Justice Facilities Review Award 2023 winners—recognized as the best in justice facility design.
Regional & Urban Design Award 2023
Explore the projects that won a Regional & Urban Design Award 2023—recognized as the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development...
Design for Aging Review 2023
Explore the Design for Aging Review 2023 winners, showcasing facilities that represent conscientious surroundings and advance environments for senior living.
Previous award winners
Explore previous winners.
Business Intelligence
Calculating the architect’s fee: Is there a better way?
November 29, 2023
How does an architect calculate fees based on costs that are still unknown? AIA’s B101-2017 agreement can help bring clarity to the murky world of percentage…
