These four houses by Washington, D.C.-based firm BLDUS prioritize materials that are sometimes taken from right outside the front door.
Design specialty
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.
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.
Materials
Five ways building materials impact society
August 13, 2024
Architects and designers can help improve the health of people and the planet by giving careful thought to how they evaluate building products and finishes.
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AIA celebrates Designing Together winner, finalists
July 9, 2024
Learn more about the ideas that took top prize from the AIA24 social media contest
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Claire Dickey, AIA, on helping her clients age in place
July 9, 2024
“For me, it has always been about helping people.”
Sustainability
A kit of parts: Making bamboo architecture accessible
February 29, 2024
Jack Becker of bldus doesn't want to gatekeep his firm's sustainable practices.
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.
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.
Materials
Beyond the metal box
September 17, 2024
New pre-engineered metal building material options are expanding design opportunities for architects and their clients. AIA Partner BlueScope Buildings North...
Materials
Window basics: From energy codes and standards to components and construction
October 16, 2024
AIA partner Marvin explores the factors that play into the window selection process.
Materials
Get to know the newest roof in town: Hybrid roof assemblies
November 13, 2024
AIA partner GAF explores hybrid roofs, which combine various roof materials to help meet efficiency, durability, resiliency, and sustainability goals.
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.
Materials
White Rock: Striking simplicity & intentional minimalism
November 25, 2024
From a distance, the cubic White Rock cabin is just a small disruption amid the ever-changing colors of the surrounding forest. However, up close its presence...
Building science and technology
From molten rock to modern architecture
December 4, 2024
Made by melting raw materials at over 2600 degrees F, mineral wool is a resilient and non-combustible insulation option for homes and commercial buildings. AIA...
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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...
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Architects and designers gift guide 2024
December 2, 2024
We bring you 24 gift ideas sourced from the AIA Design Shop and architect recommendations.
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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...
