Proven specification strategies for better-built projects
September 13, 2022
Learn three proven specification strategies for managing and transferring information and data from different sources to increase productivity and efficiency on…
Design and health
How the materials you choose affect our health
November 29, 2023
Architects play an enormous role in the public’s health and well-being. The building materials we select for where others live and work have the potential to…
Business Intelligence
ABI June 2023: Firm billings remain essentially flat
November 29, 2023
Business conditions held steady at architecture firms with an ABI score of 50.1—indicating slight billings growth. Although June was a weaker month than May, it…
Architecture grants & fellowships
Access to funding makes impactful, forward-thinking architectural research possible. That’s why AIA is proud to enable, support, and celebrate research through...
Best Practices
Creating equitable communities: Construction administration
November 29, 2023
Upholding community principles through construction helps to ensure the community gets direct economic and workforce development benefits from the project.
Design for Discovery—Framework for Design Excellence
Learn design discovery and explore the design for discovery toolkit, resources, best practices, and COTE projects in AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence.
Climate action
Environmental Product Declaration
November 29, 2023
April 13, 2018
An Environmental Product Declaration® (EPD) is a report that documents the ways in which a product, throughout its lifecycle, affects the…
Design specialty
AIA Resilient Project Process Guide
November 29, 2023
AIA’s Resilient Project Process Guide helps architects and designers integrate resilient and climate-adaptive solutions into their design process.
Collaborative Achievement Award
The Collaborative Achievement Award recognizes the achievements of allied professionals and architect teams that have advanced the architectural profession.
Business Intelligence
Five steps to thrive
November 29, 2023
Download AIA’s Five Steps to Thrive—a brief five-step guide for architects to demonstrate their value to clients and potential clients as they review their…
Firm Management
ROI: Attracting & retaining talent
June 22, 2021
Green labels and high-performance design elements help attract and retain talent and increase staff productivity and wellness by providing a compelling and safe…
Business Intelligence
How to get funding & resources for equitable communities
November 29, 2023
Funding and resources are two of the biggest challenges architects face when building equitable communities. Explore information on impact investing and funding…
Business Intelligence
Architects' Guide to Business Continuity
November 29, 2023
Get expert guidance for reducing and recovering from firm disruption. The Architect's Guide to Business Continuity increases firm resilience with a step-by-step…
Justice Facilities Review Award
The AIA Justice Facilities Review Awards recognize best practices in planning and design for buildings that directly support the justice system.
AIA Upjohn Research Initiative
Apply for the AIA Upjohn Research Initiative which funds annual research grants of $15,000–$30,000 for applied research projects that enhance the value of...
Glossary—Framework for Design Excellence
Explore the AIA Framework for Design Excellence Glossary – uncover key terms, principles, and insights shaping the future of design. Elevate your understanding…
EDI
AIA's HQ Renewal Internship
February 11, 2022
AIA’s HQ Renewal Internship program highlights the importance of agency in the built environment and empowers future architects.
EDI
Equitable Development Frameworks
November 29, 2023
The Equitable Development Frameworks analyzes architecture's role in advancing equitable communities by comparing five different approaches to creating healthy…
Edward C. Kemper Award
The Edward C. Kemper Award recognizes a member who has had a significant impact on the architecture profession through service to AIA or an architecture-related…
Climate action
Planning for change
November 29, 2023
Integrating climate adaptation planning and resilience measures into your firm’s design process helps to ensure overall project success, particularly in a…