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AIA & state continuing education requirements
Learn about architecture continuing education requirements for AIA membership & state licensure renewal. Architect CE requirements vary by location.
Career and the profession
4 People, four pivots into architecture
October 5, 2026
Midway through their careers, these professionals jumped to architecture from another field. Learn about their reasons and the rewards they’ve found.
Design specialty
Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified Product Standard
April 13, 2018
Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified Product Standard
The Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified™ Product Standard rates consumer products, ranging from toys and personal…
AIA Podcasts
Between the Planes and Built for Business bring together the built environment's most influential voices to explore the ideas, strategies, and stories driving...
Next to Lead
October 9, 2026
Next to Lead is a leadership development training program for a diverse cohort of women leaders in architecture.
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...
Sustainability
Living on the edge: Sustainability along the Texas-Mexico border
October 12, 2026
Ellen Mitchell, AIA, talks to Guillermo Cavazos, AIA, and Jesse Miller, AIA, about the continuous evolution of sustainability in their region.
Regenerative design
The future of architecture isn’t just sustainable—it’s regenerative. AIA is equipping architects to design places that restore ecosystems, strengthen...
AIA’s Longstanding Commitment to Historic Preservation
Architects are trained to approach the built environment as stewards. The profession balances the need for change with the responsibility to protect public...
Government Affairs & Public Policy
Tackle urgent issues with AIA
Design for Resources—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design depends on informed material and resource selection—balancing priorities to achieve durable, safe, and healthy projects with an equitable...
Sustainability
How residential design offers opportunities for sustainability
December 17, 2024
Sustainable home projects can directly benefit both homeowners and architects.
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 Awards
AIA Awards, spanning nearly 30 categories, recognize outstanding achievements and exemplary design across diverse practice areas. Representing the pinnacle of…
Newsroom
The AEC industry’s top source for news and digital content. Explore official AIA press releases on the latest developments in the industry, and updates from AIA...
EDI
Building in the open: AIA's President-elect on the meaning of Hispanic Heritage Month
October 12, 2026
Yiselle Santos Rivera, AIA, envisions a profession that stops treating identity as a category to accommodate and starts treating it as a resource to build from...
AIA Marks International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction by Supporting Resilience Legislation
October 13, 2026
In recognition of the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, AIA is announcing support for three congressional proposals to help communities prepare for…
Design specialty
What makes CPKC Stadium a landmark design for women’s sports?
October 13, 2026
These six insights delve into the approach behind a venue transforming women’s athletics.
