AIA advocates for resilience and hazard mitigation in the built environment through various policies, programs, and practices. AIA emphasizes the importance of...
Young Architect Award
Submission Period
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Recognizes the exceptional work from young architects.
COTE® Top Ten Award
COTE® Top Ten Award 2026
June 10, 2026
Explore the COTE® Top Ten Award 2026 recipients—recognized for setting the standard in sustainable design excellence.
COTE® Top Ten Award
COTE® Top Ten Award 2025
June 5, 2025
Explore the COTE® Top Ten Award 2025 recipient—recognized for setting the standard in sustainable design excellence.
Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education
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Recognizing outstanding individual contributions in architectural education.
Open for Submission
COTE® Top Ten Award
Submission Period
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The industry’s best-known award program for sustainable design excellence.
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Continuing education providers
Current and future AIA continuing education (CE) providers can explore resources, tools, & templates on how to create and/or renew effective educational content…
Career and the profession
Ready for a career pivot? Start with what you know
September 15, 2026
Architects changing course don’t have to start over. Identifying transferable skills, finding mentors, and doing the research can make a new path more...
Design specialty
One home, many rituals: The evolution of multi-zone living
September 14, 2026
The kitchen is evolving from the concept of a work triangle to one of flexible zones. Architects and AIA partner Fisher & Paykel explore what this shift means...
Regenerative design
The future of architecture isn’t just sustainable—it’s regenerative. AIA is equipping architects to design places that restore ecosystems, strengthen...
Exhibits & Events
On view through December 2026
AIA membership terms & conditions
By agreeing to these terms and conditions, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to abide by the membership policies set by The American...
Plaintiffs Call for Independent Protection of The Kennedy Center
September 17, 2026
A coalition of eight leading cultural heritage organizations, including AIA, have expressed alarm over recent developments regarding The Kennedy Center.
Preserving Washington, D.C. landmarks
The planning and stewardship of America's most significant national places must be transparent, lawful, and worthy of public trust. AIA is committed to ensuring...
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…
America ByDesign Season 7
July 27, 2026
Join us as we discover the architectural wonders that shape our identity and inspire the future—one design at a time.
AIA advances resilience and regenerative design in the built environment at Climate Week NYC
September 18, 2026
AIA is leading the conversation at several Climate Week NYC events to educate and advocate for architects’ role in creating a more resilient built environment.…
Proposed FAR change would correct decades-old misapplication of the 6% fee limitation and strengthen federal contracting opportunities for architecture firms
Residential architects are seeing continued growth in homeowner demand for flexible, adaptable accommodations
September 21, 2026
AIA's Home Design Trends Survey for the third quarter of 2026 asked architects about trends in special-function rooms, home features, home systems and…
