AIA Calls on Congress to Pass Emergency Supplemental Disaster Funding
October 10, 2024
AIA urges Congress to immediately pass supplemental disaster assistance funding to support U.S. states devastated by recent natural disasters. AIA remains…
Materials
Window basics: From energy codes and standards to components and construction
October 16, 2024
AIA partner Marvin explores the factors that play into the window selection process.
Building science and technology
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.
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.
Design specialty
Three winning strategies for smart building design
November 28, 2023
Author: Deltek
September 30, 2021
Smart buildings use automation to optimize the processes that occur inside a building—benefiting the environment, tenants, and…
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
Terms & conditions for AIA membership
Please read the following terms and conditions for AIA membership. By agreeing, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and...
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
Am I breaking the law by providing my employees comp time?
November 28, 2023
November 1, 2017 | Updated: November 2, 2017
Providing “comp time” to architecture firm employees who work a few extra hours may be easy, but it’s also against…
AIA Champions Climate Action with Building Solutions at COP29 for Enhanced Resilience
November 12, 2024
AIA is sending a delegation to COP29, the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Baku, Azerbaijan. This is the fourth year AIA has sent a delegation…
The third AIA Headquarters Renewal Interns cohort has concluded. Emerging leaders share what they learned and how the experience is shaping their future in the...
Best Practices
Four ways architects can fight climate change
November 29, 2023
Time’s running out to slow down global warming. With climate change-related natural disasters increasing in size and frequency, the role architects play in…
Materials
Get to know the newest roof in town: Hybrid roof assemblies
November 13, 2024
AIA partner GAF explores hybrid roofs, which combine various roof materials to help meet efficiency, durability, resiliency, and sustainability goals.
Business Intelligence
ABI August 2024: Architecture firm billings continue to decline
September 18, 2024
Three-quarters of firm leaders are at least somewhat confident that business conditions will improve over the next 12–18 months
Business Intelligence
ABI September 2024: Architecture firm billings remain soft
October 23, 2024
Nearly four in 10 firms report an increase in billings from reconstruction projects over the past few years
Housing Award 2024
Explore the AIA Housing Award 2024 winners—recognizing the best in home and housing design across five categories.
Business Intelligence
Firm impact of non-compete & non-solicitation agreements
November 29, 2023
Author: AIA Risk Management Program
November 29, 2018 | Updated: December 18, 2018
Explore examples of how non-compete and non-solicitation agreements can…
Best Practices
The standard of care: How is it applied?
December 5, 2023
The function and application of the standard of care is a nuanced, complex, and multi-faceted issue that must be evaluated from different perspectives.
Business Intelligence
AIA commentary on climate change mitigation
November 30, 2023
Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. The built environment accounts for the majority of human-caused carbon emissions globally, making…
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...
