Contributed by Michael A. Webber, All. AIA, A/E Finance
Chapter 7.02
An understanding of the basics of accounting for architecture firms—including industry…
Firm Management
Accounting basics: The income statement & KPIs
December 1, 2023
Contributed by Michael A. Webber, All. AIA, A/E Finance
Chapter 7.02
Learn the basics of accounting for architecture firms relating to the Income Statement, or…
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 Knowledge Communities
Join one of AIA’s 21 Knowledge Communities, where the architecture and design communities connect to share information and network in a variety of interest…
Firm Management
Creating a Sustainability Action Plan that works!
November 28, 2023
A Sustainability Action Plan is your firm’s unique strategy for prioritizing and meeting sustainability goals. This guide shows you how.
Materials
These sustainable homes embrace local materials
May 13, 2024
These four houses by Washington, D.C.-based firm BLDUS prioritize materials that are sometimes taken from right outside the front door.
How roof fasteners impact the R-value of roof designs—and what to do about it
May 16, 2024
A recent study by AIA partner GAF and others reveals just how much roof fasteners can decrease the R-value of commercial roof systems. Here’s what to know and...
Best Practices
Using photography to evaluate on-site work
May 21, 2024
Contributed by Eric Pempus, FAIA
Chapter 10.09 Construction phase services
Effectively document construction progress while avoiding key mistakes
Design specialty
Case study: The Professional Kitchen by Henrybuilt
May 22, 2024
From its roasted walnut timbers to its human-centered functionality, this experiential space prioritizes practical sophistication, design refinement, and craft quality.
Social impact
How architects are impacting rebuilding efforts in Hawaii
May 27, 2024
Architects have been instrumental in the efforts to rebuild in Maui following 2023 wildfires that caused immense damage on the island.
Design and health
Using the porch to connect people to place
May 29, 2024
Porches can also have health and wellness benefits.
Career and the profession
The case for experiential research
May 29, 2024
In work described as "social research and people analytics for the built environment," Plastarc founder and executive director Melissa Marsh, Assoc. AIA,...
Career and the profession
Join AIA, She Built Foundation to share architecture and design with K-12 students
April 8, 2024
AIA Architecture Week 2024 is April 14-20. Learn how a popular children’s book could be the tool you need to inspire K-12 students to learn about architecture...
Career and the profession
Return to office: How it started and how it's going
April 11, 2024
In the wake of the pandemic's remote work boom, firms continue to assess next steps for their practice.
Sustainability
D.C.’s largest mass timber project is coming to the new Bridge District
April 18, 2024
In addition to its net-zero design, the building will have an affordability component.
Climate action
Earth Day 2024: Top five ways AIA has advanced climate change
April 19, 2024
From Capitol Hill to COP28, AIA's Advocacy team stands ready to empower architects to help lead national and global efforts to reduce and mitigate climate…
Business Intelligence
ABI March 2024: Architecture firm billings retreat further in March
April 24, 2024
Nearly half of firm leaders think that negotiating project design fees is more challenging now than it was 4–5 years ago
Best Practices
How to run a values-driven firm
April 29, 2024
New paradigms for practice that support social and environmental responsibility.
Higher Education
May 1, 2024
Promoting excellence in higher education for the growth and future of architecture and the profession
Business Intelligence
Post-occupancy services can improve your future design offerings. Here's how.
May 1, 2024
Three firms share how circling back on projects after handoff has benefited their design services.
