Few architecture firms report recent work on construction megaprojects

In August, the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score fell below 50 to 48.1. The ABI August 2023 marks the eleventh consecutive month where billings…

An owner can terminate an owner-architect agreement at will. Explore how you can specify copyright protection of your design documents and reduce your risk…

Copyright is an important and valuable right that all architects have. Understand and use copyright protection to protect your work from being usurped by others…

Good architecture accommodates change, withstands wear and tear, and serves as a flexible community asset in times of crisis. This guide explores how to design…

Empowering conversations on hazard and climate risk

Explore guidelines on how and when AIA Architect members and their firms can to use the AIA member logo on business materials.

Business conditions at continued to soften in October 2023, with the ABI score declining to 44.3. Read more & subscribe to the Architecture Billings Index. 

For the second consecutive month, business conditions remained weak at firms in all regions of the country except the Midwest, where modest growth was seen.

Billings at architecture firms remained flat in July with an ABI score of 50.0—meaning the share of firms that reported a decrease in their billings equaled the…

Nearly one in ten architecture firms report that they currently have billings from international projects 

Owners and developers are interested in the financial upsides of high-performance design, particularly increasing asset or market value. Green labeling and…

Green labels and high-performance design elements help attract and retain talent and increase staff productivity and wellness by providing a compelling and safe…

Establishing a common vocabulary to assist in the design and construction of low to zero carbon buildings and beyond.

Integrating climate adaptation planning and resilience measures into your firm’s design process helps to ensure overall project success, particularly in a…

The AIA 2030 Commitment program offers architects and firms a way to publicly show their dedication and track progress toward a carbon-neutral future. Access…

After increasing in 2023 and 2024, construction spending for nonresidential buildings is projected to slow dramatically in 2025 and 2026.

One-third of architecture firm leaders rate increasing firm profitability as one of their top three biggest business concerns for 2025

Firms expect modestly higher revenue growth in 2025

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…