Find answers to frequently asked questions on topics including AIA national’s closure dates, membership, renewals, and continuing education for members and...
Research
AIA is empowering architects to use and engage in research to advance their firm, profession, and industry. Our research action plan includes increased...
Architecture Award
633 Folsom
February 27, 2023
The award-winning contemporary architecture of 633 Folsom in San Francisco renovates and reanimates the commercial building to the demands of a modern workforce…
Small Project Award
Chroma
February 2, 2024
The award-winning design for Chroma in Ft. Worth, Texas provides an unexpected retail experience with enhanced natural light and a welcoming environment.
Find a chapter
Discover AIA's vibrant chapter network connecting architects and design professionals nationwide. Join local hubs for networking, education, and collaboration…
Design for Change—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design is adaptable, resilient, and flexible to change over time—reducing the building’s risk and vulnerability and enhancing its usability, functionality...
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.
Career and the profession
Advancing prosperity for architects
October 30, 2024
AIA President Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, discusses what AIA can do to address the key issues architects are facing.
Career and the profession
Engaging Future Architects
May 22, 2024
Five ways architects can engage and inspire the next generation.
AIA commends the Biden-Harris administration on zero emission goals for the building industry
September 29, 2023
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has long acknowledged the urgency of the climate crisis and is excited to continue its support of the Biden-Harris…
Design for Water—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design conserves and improves the quality of water as a precious resource.
Design for Well-being—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design supports health and well-being for all people—considering physical, mental, and emotional effects on building occupants and the surrounding...
Design for Energy—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design reduces energy use and eliminates dependence on fossil fuels while improving building performance, function, comfort, and enjoyment.
Design for Resources—Framework for Design Excellence
Good design depends on informed material and resource selection—balancing priorities to achieve durable, safe, and healthy projects with an equitable...
Affordable housing
Can co-op development be a housing crisis solution?
November 7, 2024
Architects are taking a lead role in a cooperative housing surge.
AIA Member Discounts
Explore exclusive offers and discounts for AIA members only—get savings on popular products you use to power your work from AIA’s partners, services, and beyond...
Design for Equitable Communities—Framework for Design Excellence
Design solutions affect more than the client and current occupants. Good design positively impacts the future by helping communities thrive—socially...
Fellowship
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Be recognized with AIA’s highest membership honor for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society.
Career and the profession
Interns learn "multiple ways to be an architect" at AIA HQ renewal
September 13, 2022
Seven students from five Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs) with NAAB-accredited architecture programs served as interns on the AIA headquarters...
The AIA 2030 Commitment
The AIA 2030 Commitment is an actionable climate strategy that gives us a set of standards and goals for reaching net zero emissions in the built environment...
