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…
Best Practices
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…
Climate action
Climate change adaptation design resources
November 29, 2023
Explore climate change design resources and projection tools to help buildings and communities handle and adapt to climate change effects like extreme heat and…
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.
Design and health
Trends in facade design
November 29, 2023
Explore AIA partner Kawneer’s interactive graphic highlighting trends in modern façade design.
Design specialty
Interactive illustration: Health & safety in school design
November 29, 2023
AIA partner Kawneer’s interactive graphic highlights how façade elements are increasing health, safety, and sustainability in school design.
Climate action
Updates from AIA's Disaster Assistance Program
November 30, 2023
AIA and its architects, often serving as volunteers, assist communities following disasters. Explore updates on AIA's activities in disaster areas, resources…
Climate action
Hazard mitigation design resources
November 30, 2023
Extreme weather events are increasing in intensity and frequency. Explore resources to support hazard mitigation and hazard risk reduction for a variety of…
To help develop a sustainable, equitable, inclusive design, AIA welcomed six students from HBCUs as interns…
Best Practices
Return on investment in equitable communities
December 2, 2023
Explore resources and talking points on the financial opportunities and benefits of investing in equitable communities to help support architects and the…
Design specialty
Recommendations for designing lactation/wellness rooms
November 30, 2023
Contributed by Liz York, FAIA and Joyce Lee, FAIA
Chapter 10.05 Design phases
Explore guidelines for designing lactation/wellness rooms in work and public…
Design and health
The Drive Toward Healthier Buildings
November 30, 2023
Explore the market drivers and impact of building design and construction on occupant health, well-being, and productivity in The Drive Toward Healthier…
Design specialty
Modular & off-site construction guide
November 30, 2023
Design for Modular Construction is a starter guide for architects interested in learning the value and opportunities of modular design and examining case…
Design specialty
Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified Product Standard
April 13, 2018
Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified Product Standard
The Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified™ Product Standard rates consumer products, ranging from toys and personal…
Design specialty
Five tips for meeting the AIA 2030 Commitment
February 5, 2020
Author: Keith Hempel, AIA, Principal Director of Workplace at LPA Design Studios
Finding creative ways to reduce predicted energy use across a spectrum of…