Architect's Role in Creating Equitable Communities
November 28, 2023
This resource shares tools and strategies architects can use in practices to bring about just and equitable outcomes for all members of the communities they…
Guidelines for using the AIA member logo
November 19, 2024
Explore guidelines on how and when AIA Architect members and their firms can to use the AIA member logo on business materials.
Business Intelligence
ABI October 2024: Business conditions at architecture firms begin to moderate
November 20, 2024
Firms expect modestly higher revenue growth in 2025
Best Practices
ROI: Healthier, more productive occupants
November 28, 2023
Our indoor environments have a direct impact on our health and wellness. High-performance design elements, such as air quality, thermal comfort, and daylighting…
Climate action
Hazard and Climate Risk: A user’s guide and form for acknowledging risk
December 1, 2021
Empowering conversations on hazard and climate risk
Building science and technology
Definitions for Building Performance
December 1, 2021
Establishing a common vocabulary to assist in the design and construction of low to zero carbon buildings and beyond.
Climate action
Understanding resilience
December 12, 2023
This document defines mitigation, resilience, adaptation, sustainability and regenerative design, clarifying the characteristics of each strategy as well as the…
Climate action
Key regional climate issues: A Guide for architects to drive change
December 1, 2023
A guide for architects to drive change: This resource leverages the Fourth National Climate Assessment to identify key climate issues as well as resources for…
Career and the profession
Citizen Architect Handbook
December 12, 2024
Gain insights into the important role architects play in advancing public policy and methods that encourage greater civic engagement by architects.
Energy
Decarbonization & the AIA 2030 Commitment: AIA HQ Approach
November 18, 2021
The goal of the AIA headquarters renewal is to create an energy-efficient, carbo-neutral building that meets the targets of the AIA 2030 Commitment and fosters…
Design specialty
Hotels ByDesign Season 4
May 26, 2025
Hotels ByDesign is a television series that tells the stories behind the world’s great hotels and resorts. This series is about inspiring discerning travelers -…
Business Intelligence
ABI November 2024: Architecture firm billings remain flat
December 18, 2024
One-third of architecture firm leaders rate increasing firm profitability as one of their top three biggest business concerns for 2025
Before you begin your project
December 18, 2024
Essential questions to ask before you begin your project
Business Intelligence
January 2025 AIA Consensus Construction Forecast
January 17, 2025
After increasing in 2023 and 2024, construction spending for nonresidential buildings is projected to slow dramatically in 2025 and 2026.
USCM-AIA National Housing Survey
January 17, 2025
USCM-AIA National Housing Survey
A report on housing needs and priorities for America's mayors
Description: Findings from the USCM-AIA National Housing Survey hig…
Business Intelligence
ABI December 2024: Business conditions end the year on a weak note
January 22, 2025
More than one-quarter of firms report that significantly delayed projects are increasing
Design specialty
America ByDesign Architecture Season 2
October 14, 2024
AIA has negotiated with ByDesign TV to provide members of the architecture community exclusive and early access to the extended Producer's Cut of each episode…
Career and the profession
A guide to engaging with civic leaders
November 28, 2023
Architects actively engage with civic leaders to address the critical issues affecting cities, towns, and neighborhoods. AIA’s Civic Engagement Toolkit teaches…
Materials
AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers
November 12, 2024
New in 2024! Access the AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers report—tracking firm signatory progress on positive material specification.
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