Energy modeling early and often is the best way to improve building performance. The Architect’s Guide to Building Performance helps architects better integrate…
Energy
New federal boosts to energy codes aim to accelerate climate progress
February 15, 2024
By Patrick Sisson
Architects and AEC experts are hopeful that more funding will make it easier for states and cities to implement clean energy codes.
Design specialty
Five tips for meeting the AIA 2030 Commitment
February 5, 2020
Author: Keith Hempel, AIA, Principal Director of Workplace at LPA Design Studios
Finding creative ways to reduce predicted energy use across a spectrum of…
Energy
Decarbonization & the AIA 2030 Commitment: AIA HQ Approach
November 18, 2021
The goal of the AIA headquarters renewal is to create an energy-efficient, carbo-neutral building that meets the targets of the AIA 2030 Commitment and fosters…
Design and health
How the materials you choose affect our health
November 29, 2023
Architects play an enormous role in the public’s health and well-being. The building materials we select for where others live and work have the potential to…
Climate action
How building materials affect our environment
November 30, 2023
Architects can reduce environmental impacts by choosing building materials wisely, addressing issues from ozone layer depletion to emerging challenges like…
Career and the profession
Equity in Architecture Commission
November 30, 2023
The Equity in Architecture Commission is a group of nationally recognized equity and diversity experts who lead the progress of equitable practices in…
Materials
Declare: Increasing transparency in the building market
April 3, 2018
Declare is a building products ingredients labeling initiative designed to shape a greener, healthier, and more transparent environment for construction workers…
Materials
AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers
November 12, 2024
New in 2024! Access the AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers report—tracking firm signatory progress on positive material specification.
Energy
Architect’s Primer on Renewable Energy
November 29, 2023
Now more than ever, architects are called to design high-performance buildings. This renewable energy starter guide provides architects with the tools to meet…
Business Intelligence
ROI: Reducing up-front costs
November 28, 2023
Sustainable, high-performance design can cause concerns about high up-front costs, but an integrated design process, smart tradeoffs, and various grants and…
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…
Building science and technology
Partners in Education & Research
November 28, 2023
AIA is proud to partner and collaborate with numerous education and research organizations, including ACSA, AIAS, NOMA, NAAB, and NCARB.
Building science and technology
Resilience Building Coalition
December 4, 2023
Preparing to Thrive reviews work by the Resilience Building Coalition putting the Statement into action. It outlines a series of concrete steps Coalition…
Energy
AIA-CLF Embodied Carbon Toolkit for Architects
November 29, 2023
Explore a three-part resource designed to empower and provide architects and designers with the necessary steps to take to reduce embodied carbon in their…
Business Intelligence
ROI: Increasing asset values
November 28, 2023
Owners and developers are interested in the financial upsides of high-performance design, particularly increasing asset or market value. Green labeling and…
Best Practices
Good vs. bad specs—why architects should care about the difference
July 10, 2019
Author: Deltek + Avitru
Bad, undetailed design specifications can lead to lost time and increased confusion while jeopardizing your design vision. AIA partner…
Materials
Healthier Materials Protocol
November 30, 2023
AIA’s Healthier Materials Protocol provides clear, practical methods and tools to help you track and integrate sustainable materials selection in your design…
