Architecture Firm Billings Continue to Decline; Broader Economy Remains Generally Positive
March 19, 2025
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) continues to weaken posting a score of 45.5 for February, indicating that a majority of firms are still…
Business Intelligence
ROI: Reducing up-front costs
November 28, 2023
Sustainable, high-performance design can cause concerns about high up-front costs, but an integrated design process, smart tradeoffs, and various grants and…
Twenty-five Year Award
Submission Period
-
The AIA Twenty-five Year Award is awarded to a building that has set an architectural design standard of excellence for 25–35 years.
Young Architect Award
Beresford Pratt, AIA
March 6, 2023
Beresford Pratt, AIA, is a winner of the 2023 Young Architects Award for his work as an ambassador for community empowerment and a champion for diversity…
Member benefits
AIA connects you like no other organization can. Explore all the benefits of membership, then join our 100,000+ member community today.
Education Facility Design Award
American School Foundation of Guadalajara | High School
April 10, 2023
The award-winning school design of the American School Foundation of Guadalajara High School uses bright colors, natural materials, and crisp designs to…
Career and the profession
A problem well stated: Owner project requirements
December 1, 2023
Contributed by Micheal Lough
Chapter 9.07 Emerging issues in project delivery
A well-written owner project requirement (OPR) is the key to creating unity of…
AIA/ALA Library Building Award
Louisville Free Public Library Northeast Regional Public Library
April 21, 2023
The award-winning library design of the Louisville Free Public Library Northeast Regional Public Library replaces a smaller, outdated facility and transforms…
Climate action
AIA is transforming how the architecture profession and the AEC industry design for climate, people, and communities. Our members are leading the way, acting as...
Young Architect Award
Caroline Shannon, AIA
March 6, 2023
Caroline Shannon, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for equitably improving the health of communities around the world as an architect and…
AIA/ALA Library Building Award
Woburn Public Library
April 21, 2023
The award-winning library design of the Woburn Public Library expands and enhances the beauty of the original design with a 30,500 square foot addition.
Young Architect Award
Kate Thuesen, AIA
March 6, 2023
Kate Thuesen, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for creating compelling school and learning environment designs and empowering positive…
AIA/ALA Library Building Award
Atherton Library
April 21, 2023
The award-winning library design of the Atherton Library creates a zero net energy building reflective of the modern library’s evolution to a vibrant civic hub…
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Explore the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in design excellence with AIA. Discover resources, case studies, and strategies for creating more…
About AIA
Explore the mission and vision of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Learn about AIA's commitment to advancing architecture and shaping the profession…
Best Practices
Return on investment in equitable communities
December 2, 2023
Explore resources and talking points on the financial opportunities and benefits of investing in equitable communities to help support architects and the…
COTE® Top Ten Award
Confluence Park
April 20, 2023
The award-winning sustainable design of Confluence Park creates a living laboratory designed to broaden visitors’ understanding of South Texas ecotypes and the…
COTE® Top Ten Award
DPR Sacramento Zero Net Energy Office
April 20, 2023
The award-winning sustainable design of the DPR Sacramento Zero Net Energy Office creates a sustainable work environment that fosters a greater collaboration…
Collaborative Achievement Award
Collaborative Achievement Award 2023: Parks for Downtown Dallas
March 6, 2023
The award-winning urban design of the Parks for Downtown Dallas delivers four priority parks where diverse communities can gather and thrive—greatly enhancing…
