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…
Best Practices
The Safety Assessment Program
November 29, 2023
The AIA Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training teaches architects, engineers, building officials, and inspectors how to assess homes, buildings, and…
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.
Climate action
Understanding resilience
December 12, 2023
This document defines mitigation, resilience, adaptation, sustainability and regenerative design, clarifying the characteristics of each strategy as well as the…
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…
Business Intelligence
Architects' Guide to Business Continuity
November 29, 2023
Get expert guidance for reducing and recovering from firm disruption. The Architect's Guide to Business Continuity increases firm resilience with a step-by-step…
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…
Best Practices
Creating equitable communities: Construction administration
November 29, 2023
Upholding community principles through construction helps to ensure the community gets direct economic and workforce development benefits from the project.
Resilience
Disaster Assistance Handbook
November 29, 2023
The Disaster Assistance Handbook helps architects support communities before and after disaster—creating more resilient, sustainable, equitable, and healthy…
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…
Resilience
Resilience Design Toolkit
November 28, 2023
The Resilience Design Toolkit is a comprehensive step-by-step process guide for seamlessly incorporating resilient design in your architecture and design…
Best Practices
ROI: Codes, standards, & reporting on resilient design
November 28, 2023
Designing beyond building codes and standards provides significant resilience benefits to both building owners and occupants.
Resilience
The State of Resiliency in the Built Environment
November 29, 2023
Addressing climate change requires a coordinated effort informed by the best data available. AIA and Owens Corning are proud to present a comprehensive report…
Sustainability
Design for Adaptability, Deconstruction, & Reuse
December 4, 2023
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…
Climate action
Hazard and Climate Risk: A user’s guide and form for acknowledging risk
December 1, 2021
Empowering conversations on hazard and climate risk
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…
