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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.
Conference
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AIA Conference on Architecture & Design® 2027
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The architecture and design event of the year—the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design® 2027—is headed to Philly.
Save the date—registration opens in early…
Architecture Billings Remain Sluggish Through June
July 22, 2026
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) score was 47.3 for June.
The AIA 2030 Commitment
The AIA 2030 Commitment is an actionable climate strategy that gives us a set of standards and goals for reaching net zero emissions in the built environment...
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.
Upcoming AIA events
Browse our events calendar for upcoming AIA events. Register to attend conferences, educational sessions, webinars, networking events, and more.
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...
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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...
