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A monumental location to host your next event in DC
The American Institute of Architects is substantially renovating its headquarters in Washington, D.C. We anticipate the project to last up to two years and plan...
Education Facility Design Award 2023
Recognizing the best in today's learning spaces
Career and the profession
Future Focused
November 20, 2023
The Future Focused video campaign highlights underrepresented architects and designers weekly. The series shares the stories of women, men, and firm leaders who…
Justice Facilities Review Award 2023
Explore the AIA Justice Facilities Review Award 2023 winners—recognized as the best in justice facility design.
Healthcare Design Award 2023
From hospitals to outpatient centers, community clinics, and wellness facilities, the Healthcare Design Award recognizes innovative projects in healthcare...
Regional & Urban Design Award 2023
Explore the projects that won a Regional & Urban Design Award 2023—recognized as the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development...
Design for Aging Review 2023
Explore the Design for Aging Review 2023 winners, showcasing facilities that represent conscientious surroundings and advance environments for senior living.
Previous award winners
Explore previous winners.
Business Intelligence
Calculating the architect’s fee: Is there a better way?
November 29, 2023
How does an architect calculate fees based on costs that are still unknown? AIA’s B101-2017 agreement can help bring clarity to the murky world of percentage…
Business Intelligence
The AIA Code of Ethics & ethical practice
November 29, 2023
Excerpted and adapted from The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th edition
AIA members lead the way in maintaining the highest standards of…
Year in Review 2022
Explore important AIA firsts, expanded membership demographics, community developments, advocacy wins, key organization milestones, awards given and received...
Best Practices
The Safety Assessment Program
November 29, 2023
The AIA Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training teaches architects, engineers, building officials, and inspectors how to assess homes, buildings, and…
Business Intelligence
AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index
November 29, 2023
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is a leading monthly economic indicator for nonresidential construction activity. Get the latest ABI or…
Career and the profession
AXP resources
November 29, 2023
Browse Architectural Experience Program (AXP) resources to help you become a licensed architect and prepare you for a successful career in architecture.
Best Practices
Assembly-based design advantages for better project delivery
November 29, 2023
Author: Deltek
Explore the three key advantages to assembly-based design—offering project team members a better line of sight into design intent and the…
America ByDesign: Architecture on CBS
AIA is proud to partner with America ByDesign on season 2 of the hit CBS television series America ByDesign: Architecture to showcase the immense value of…
Business Intelligence
AIA Global Practice Primer
November 30, 2023
Developed by the AIA Global Practice Committee, the AIA Global Practice Primer is a culmination of decades of international experience and work designed to…
Business Intelligence
ABI December 2023: Architecture firm billings remain soft to end the year
January 24, 2024
Nearly one third of firms report an uptick in significantly delayed projects over the past six months
Young Architects Award 2024
Explore the Young Architects Award 2024 winners—recognized for their exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the architecture profession and...
