It's important for architects to help shape building codes. Here's why.
October 18, 2024
We spoke with Dierdre Leclair, AIA, chair of the AIA Codes & Standards Committee, about her role at this week's ICC 2024 Conference Expo.
Materials
AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers
November 12, 2024
New in 2024! Access the AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers report—tracking firm signatory progress on positive material specification.
Business conditions continue to worsen at architecture firms, ABI data shows
October 23, 2024
September marked the twentieth consecutive month of declining billings for architecture firms, according to the latest data from the AIA/Deltek Architecture…
Resilience
Using SAP training to aid recovery after the Lahaina wildfires
October 24, 2024
Lorena Yamamoto, AIA, on the rewards of aiding in disaster assistance after wildfires in Hawai'i.
Statement from the Board of Directors of The American Institute of Architects
June 11, 2024
The Board of Directors of The American Institute of Architects expresses its ongoing support of AIA CEO and EVP Lakisha Ann Woods and her team.
AIA Board files with the NEC against stakeholders targeting organization
September 25, 2024
Career and the profession
Engaging Future Architects
May 22, 2024
Five ways architects can engage and inspire the next generation.
Career and the profession
Championing Chief Architects
February 15, 2024
Five ways a Chief Architect can support a mayor’s vision and equip a city's future
Career and the profession
Advancing prosperity for architects
October 30, 2024
AIA President Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, discusses what AIA can do to address the key issues architects are facing.
Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct
The AIA Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct applies to the professional activities of all AIA members and covers general obligations as well as obligations to...
Business Intelligence
Entrepreneurship for architects: Strategies for creative practice
October 31, 2024
Small and emerging practices are essential to the health and vitality of architecture.
Business Intelligence
The latest insights from the 2024 Firm Survey Report
November 4, 2024
The Business of Architecture 2024: The Firm Survey Report sheds light on business generated by small firms versus their larger counterparts, as well as other...
AIA commends the Biden-Harris administration on zero emission goals for the building industry
September 29, 2023
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has long acknowledged the urgency of the climate crisis and is excited to continue its support of the Biden-Harris…
Building science and technology
A look at net-zero carbon progress in embodied carbon & renewable energy projects
November 7, 2024
What net-zero carbon progress has been made in the last year from more than 23,000 projects totaling 3.8 billion GSF? This key climate action program brings...
Affordable housing
Can co-op development be a housing crisis solution?
November 7, 2024
Architects are taking a lead role in a cooperative housing surge.
Regional & Urban Design Award
Regional & Urban Design Award 2025
June 5, 2025
Explore the projects that won a Regional & Urban Design Award 2025, recognized as the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community…
Resilience
Designing for disaster: How architects are building a resilient future
May 23, 2025
Three case studies exemplify a holistic approach to resilient design.
Small Project Award
Small Project Award 2025
June 5, 2025
AIA Small Project Award 2025 celebrates excellence in design across projects of all sizes. These winning works prove that impactful architecture isn’t limited…
Business Intelligence
Higher insurance costs are increasingly shaping building design
May 27, 2025
Easier-to-insure designs are gaining a foothold among developers and architects.
20 Emerging Professionals Awarded Grants to Attend the AIA Conference of Architecture & Design
May 28, 2025
AIA and the Architects Foundation are proud to announce 20 recipients of the 2025 AIA Emerging Professional Grant, awarding them complimentary registration to…