Contributed by Micheal Lough

Chapter 9.07 Emerging issues in project delivery 

A well-written owner project requirement (OPR) is the key to creating unity of…

Learn about the brutalism architecture style that influenced The Architects Collaborative (TAC) design of AIA headquarters in the early 1970s.

Author: Deltek 

An experienced design professional's wealth of knowledge is critical to well-coordinated construction specifications. Learn how to increase and…

The Balfour Beatty case is a Federal Court of Appeals case that ruled to uphold the economic loss doctrine for a design professional.

Declare is a building products ingredients labeling initiative designed to shape a greener, healthier, and more transparent environment for construction workers…

See what’s ahead for the construction industry with this twice-a-year survey of the nation’s leading construction economists who forecast business conditions…

Browse Architectural Experience Program (AXP) resources to help you become a licensed architect and prepare you for a successful career in architecture. 

New in 2024! Access the AIA Materials Pledge By the Numbers report—tracking firm signatory progress on positive material specification.

Now more than ever, architects are called to design high-performance buildings. This renewable energy starter guide provides architects with the tools to meet…

The TEOP for Architects guide introduces how architects can use the Tenant Energy Optimization Program (TEOP) to harness the energy-conservation potential of…

This document defines mitigation, resilience, adaptation, sustainability and regenerative design, clarifying the characteristics of each strategy as well as the…

Increasingly, owner-created owner-architect agreements include indemnification clauses and/or obligations. Be wary of these provisions and seek advice from your…

Contributed by Michael J. Lough, AIA, Principal, Integral Consulting 

Chapter 12.03 Checklists 

Access a design development checklist for managing quality in the…

The Disaster Assistance Handbook helps architects support communities before and after disaster—creating more resilient, sustainable, equitable, and healthy…

AIA is proud to partner and collaborate with numerous education and research organizations, including ACSA, AIAS, NOMA, NAAB, and NCARB.

A written agreement between an architect and owner is the best way to set the parties’ expectations on a project and reduce the likelihood of a later dispute…

Explore architecture firm best practices on leadership succession and development to nurture and expand the skills of emerging professionals and young…

Explore resources to identify, respond, and prevent all forms of harassment in the workplace.

AIA is sending an official delegation to COP29 to raise awareness for the building sector, connect with decision-makers and partner organizations, and advocate…

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…