Learn about architecture continuing education requirements for AIA membership & state licensure renewal. Architect CE requirements vary by location.
Government Affairs & Public Policy
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EDI
Nine Hispanic and Latinx architects you should know
September 26, 2024
To mark this year's Hispanic Heritage Month, we're honoring the work and contributions of nine Hispanic and Latinx architects.
America ByDesign Season 6
May 4, 2026
Join us as we explore the architectural marvels that define who we are and inspire the future—one design at a time.
Design specialty
America ByDesign Season 6
May 1, 2026
Join us as we explore the architectural marvels that define who we are and inspire the future—one design at a time.
Architects Warn U.S. Governors of Federal Emergency Planning Gap, Urge Immediate Action
June 1, 2026
As hurricane season begins, policymakers have both the responsibility and the opportunity to engage architects trained in disaster assistance
Career and the profession
4 Lessons from San Diego’s built environment
May 29, 2026
Local AIA leaders share observations about their city’s design and what architects can learn from it ahead of AIA26.
Materials
The right way to specify architecturally exposed structural steel
May 28, 2026
The most expensive mistakes don’t happen in a project’s detailing; they happen during specification. AIA partner AISC explores what architects should know.
Sustainability
The Hayward Library is a win-win for a Northern California city and its residents
April 21, 2025
This COTE® Top Ten-winning project forms the center of a downtown revitalization.
10 AIA26 sessions that will strengthen your advocacy efforts at home
June 1, 2026
Check out these climate, resilience, and housing sessions at the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design.
EDI
K-12 Initiatives
May 28, 2026
It’s never too early to start thinking like an architect. AIA's K-12 initiatives follow a blueprint with three key goals in mind:
Inspire youth to learn about…
AIA membership terms & conditions
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AIA Strategic Council
The AIA Strategic Council is a think tank dedicated to producing forward-thinking research on behalf of the architecture profession.
Career and the profession
Architecture in conversation at AIA26
June 2, 2026
This year’s ArchiTalks will let architects engage with questions about practice, authorship, responsibility, and leadership, writes Katie Swenson, Assoc. AIA.
AIA Architect
K-12 Student Competition
Discover and support student designs from AIA chapters and foundations nationwide.
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