Celebrates the best in contemporary architecture—highlighting the many ways buildings and spaces can improve our lives.
Regional & Urban Design Award
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Recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development.
Building science and technology
Definitions for Building Performance
December 1, 2021
Establishing a common vocabulary to assist in the design and construction of low to zero carbon buildings and beyond.
COTE® Top Ten Award
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The industry’s best-known award program for sustainable design excellence.
Careers at AIA
Explore exciting career opportunities at AIA. Join a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of architecture. Discover how you can contribute to innovation…
Young Architect Award
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Recognizes the exceptional work from young architects.
Gold Medal
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Recognizing individuals whose work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture.
Architecture Firm Award
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Recognizing one firm every year that has produced notable architecture for at least a decade.
Firm Management
Will AI change billing forever?
May 18, 2026
AI’s efficiency gains may cause firms to move away from hourly billing—and provide an opening for architects to show off their value.
Mentorship programs
Explore mentorship at AIA and discover programs and resources that support professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement for architects.
AIA/Deltek ABI: Billing activity at Architecture Firms moderates
May 20, 2026
The ABI fell from 49.8 in March, when billings were essentially flat, to 48.3 in April, signaling that more firms reported declining billings than rising…
AIA Leadership
Explore our diverse leadership team committed to advancing the profession and building a better world through architecture.
Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education
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Recognizing outstanding individual contributions in architectural education.
How one firm navigated a large urban project in Rochester, N.Y.
May 18, 2026
The Neighborhood of Play in Rochester's Inner Loop East was an exercise in juggling multiple stakeholders.
AIA Partners
Our partners can help you achieve your goals through new products, services, and resources. We work with leading brands to deliver value to members and firms...
AIA | Architecture Billings Index®
Subscribe to the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index, the leading monthly economic indicator for forecasting nonresidential construction.
AIA Business Meeting
At the Annual Business Meeting, the delegates consider amendments to AIA Bylaws, resolutions, and candidates for AIA elected office.
Honorary Membership
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Recognizes the notable contributions and service of people outside of the architecture profession.
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.
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
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Given to an architect or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a pressing social issue.