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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…

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Sustainability
TEOP for Architects
November 28, 2023

The TEOP for Architects guide introduces how architects can use the Tenant Energy Optimization Program (TEOP) to harness the energy-conservation potential of…

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EDI
50 years of Whitney M. Young Jr.’s historic 1968 AIA speech
November 28, 2023

Join AIA in commemorating the 50-year anniversary of Whitney Young Jr.’s historic keynote speech at the 1968 AIA National Convention and recognizing the…

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Best Practices
ROI: Codes, standards, & reporting on resilient design
November 28, 2023

Designing beyond building codes and standards provides significant resilience benefits to both building owners and occupants.

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Best Practices
Architect’s Guide to Building Performance
November 28, 2023

Energy modeling early and often is the best way to improve building performance. The Architect’s Guide to Building Performance helps architects better integrate…

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Business Intelligence
Economic & industry resources
November 28, 2023

Explore economic and industry resources on the built environment and beyond. Compare architecture industry trends from a number of primary data sources for…

Business Intelligence
Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide
November 28, 2023

This authoritative guide walks you through the principles of Integrated Project Delivery so you can advocate for, set up, and deliver integrated projects.

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Career and the profession
Future Focused
November 20, 2023

The Future Focused video campaign highlights underrepresented architects and designers weekly. The series shares the stories of women, men, and firm leaders who…

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Best Practices
Spreading construction specifications firm knowledge
June 5, 2023

Author: Deltek 

An experienced design professional's wealth of knowledge is critical to well-coordinated construction specifications. Learn how to increase and…

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Schematic design revealed for AIA headquarters renovation
April 20, 2022

AIA headquarters renewal will transform the 50-year-old building to reflect the organization’s values with improved transparency and engagement—creating an…