Case study: The Professional Kitchen by Henrybuilt
May 22, 2024
From its roasted walnut timbers to its human-centered functionality, this experiential space prioritizes practical sophistication, design refinement, and craft quality.
Career and the profession
Return to office: How it started and how it's going
April 11, 2024
In the wake of the pandemic's remote work boom, firms continue to assess next steps for their practice.
Business Intelligence
Post-occupancy services can improve your future design offerings. Here's how.
May 1, 2024
Three firms share how circling back on projects after handoff has benefited their design services.
Career and the profession
Protect your profits, enhance firm growth
August 20, 2024
AIA Trust Week 2024 is an opportunity to learn about the complimentary risk management benefits available to you and your firm. Learn how to register and earn...
Design specialty
AIA celebrates Designing Together winner, finalists
July 9, 2024
Learn more about the ideas that took top prize from the AIA24 social media contest
Design specialty
Claire Dickey, AIA, on helping her clients age in place
July 9, 2024
“For me, it has always been about helping people.”
EDI
Six innovative projects by women architects
March 25, 2024
To close out Women’s History Month, we’ve rounded up six noteworthy projects by women leading the field of architecture.
Design specialty
How Wyoming architects are prioritizing historic preservation
April 2, 2024
Historic structures are vital to the evolution of a community.
Firm Management
How strong collaboration simplified the merger of two small firms
April 4, 2024
Small firm heads Anthony Baker and Terrence O'Neal discuss the story of their merger, the biggest challenges they faced when merging firms, and the future of...
Social impact
Growing the missing middle in Seattle
April 4, 2024
The city's innovative Oak & Alder development can serve as a model for other firms looking to increase housing density.
Design specialty
Three ways AIA’s Global Campus for Architecture & Design will serve AIA Members
June 7, 2024
AIA’s Washington, D.C., headquarters is the home base for AIA national staff, but the renewal is creating space with members and allied organizations in mind.
Firm Management
When should you hire a human resources manager?
September 12, 2024
The decision should be based on more than just your number of employees.
Materials
This key home exterior design trend is becoming more popular
April 9, 2024
Architects say low maintenance is a key request among homeowner customers. AIA partner James Hardie explores one siding option that meets that demand.
Firm Management
How to be an exemplary mentor
January 22, 2025
You can help emerging professionals via several types of mentor roles, explains Jack Whalen, AIA.
Firm Management
6 Black firm owners share their leadership advice
February 12, 2025
Leaders from Self+Tucker, Evoke Studio, and more on what has helped them succeed.
Firm Management
10 Must-have leadership skills for running a successful architecture firm
February 7, 2025
Five firm leaders from Heaths Bridge, HGA, Ennead Architects, Olson Kundig, and Corgan share their top insights.
Design specialty
A Fishtown lighthouse makes the case for investing in good design
March 3, 2025
Gnome Architects overcame zoning restrictions and site limitations using creative design—including mezzanines and oval-shaped windows—to create 17 W. Girard, a...
Design specialty
Architects and designers gift guide 2024
December 2, 2024
We bring you 24 gift ideas sourced from the AIA Design Shop and architect recommendations.
Design specialty
Designing a contemporary prairie home rooted in place
October 3, 2024
When you think of a house on the prairie, you might picture a farmhouse, but that's not what this homeowner had in mind. AIA partner Andersen explores how...
Design specialty
California home blends indoors and outdoors through design and materials
March 21, 2025
From its uninterrupted rear views and cedar screening to its rooftop garden and expertly blended kitchen, the home of architects Peggy Hsu and Chris McCullough...