How one architect helps communities rebuild after disaster
September 22, 2025
As the AIA Indiana State Disaster Coordinator, Steve Alspaugh, FAIA, is on the front lines.
Resilience
L.A. architects are reimagining resilient homes
September 15, 2025
In wildfire-scarred sections of L.A., rapid rebuilding and resiliency are both complementary and in competition.
Sustainability
Sustainability Action Plans: How four firms are setting goals and taking action
August 8, 2025
Creating an SAP pushes firms to do better while holding them accountable.
What you should know about LEED version 5
September 19, 2025
Three LEED experts catch you up on the sustainability framework’s latest update.
Firm Management
How do your firm’s benefits and pay stack up?
September 29, 2025
Read on for key takeaways from AIA’s 2025 Compensation & Benefits Report.
Best Practices
Sharper, safer, smarter: Picking the right laser distance meter
September 29, 2025
AIA partner MILESEEY Tools offers four key criteria for architects selecting a new laser distance meter.
Social impact
The new purpose of design contests
October 6, 2025
Can ideas contests for cities have concrete value for architects trying to break through and not go broke?
A responsive family home provides a tranquil refuge
October 2, 2025
Mahya Salehi, AIA, overcame site constraints and daylighting challenges to design a family home that ticks all the boxes. AIA partner Andersen Windows & Doors...
Building science and technology
AI in specifications: Research insights
October 7, 2025
AIA partner Deltek explores recent research and commentary on how artificial intelligence is shaping the future for architecture firms.
Career and the profession
How Architecture Week empowers the next generation of designers
October 7, 2025
Architecture Week 2025 reached thousands of students. Momentum is already building toward next year’s event—and you can be part of it.
Social impact
Rania Qawasma’s story of displacement and design
April 29, 2024
She discusses how she transformed her passion into a nonprofit to support other displaced and unhoused people in the U.S.
Materials
Beyond value engineering: What Pancratia Hall teaches about designing for longevity
October 9, 2025
A repurposed 100-year-old dormitory illustrates how buildings designed for durability can adapt to radically different uses across generations. AIA partner...
Designing a restorative housing community
October 13, 2025
Veridian at County Farm is a new mixed-income eco-community that models the transition to clean energy.
Materials
Setting the bar for a new neighborhood
October 8, 2025
In a St. Paul, Minn., community growing from a historic industrial site, inspiring architecture feels right at home. AIA partner Marvin provides a look.
Career and the profession
Day 3 of AIA25: Keynote from YouTuber and architect Dami Lee and more
June 10, 2025
Click through for some of the day's photo highlights.
Resilient by design: How high-performance gypsum minimizes risk
October 16, 2025
Gypsum selection affects a structure’s resistance to noise, impact damage, and weather, in turn influencing longevity and customer satisfaction. AIA partner...
EDI
How NOMA supported my professional journey
October 10, 2025
The president of AIA New Jersey credits the National Organization of Minority Architects for his career success.
Social impact
Greenwood Rising's story of resilience
September 25, 2025
This Tulsa museum honors and commemorates a tragic part of the city's Black history while celebrating community strength.
Career and the profession
Dami Lee encouraged architects to harness the power of storytelling at AIA25
June 16, 2025
The architect and YouTube creator demonstrated the value of narrative and emotional connection.
Career and the profession
Thinking of returning to school? Four designers share their journeys
October 20, 2025
Reentering higher education is a big decision. Learn about the unpredictable, rewarding paths of designers who did it.
