AIA acknowledges that the architectural profession has not yet attained the workplace culture that is required. While AIA has made significant progress in...
Where we stand: School design & student safety
Over the course of almost two decades, architects have worked with school communities across the country in response to repeated acts of deadly violence...
Where we stand: Professional licensure
Improperly designed buildings can pose a threat to occupants and the public. The essential purpose of licensing architects is to protect the health, safety, and...
AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education
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The Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education, jointly presented by AIA and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), recognizes…
Where we stand: Climate action
Climate change is everyone’s crisis, and architects are uniquely positioned to help solve it. AIA calls on architects to support humanity’s collective call to...
Architectural research
AIA calls for and supports architectural research across the three scales of influence: Individual/human, industry sector and building function, and community...
Proven specification strategies for better-built projects
September 13, 2022
Learn three proven specification strategies for managing and transferring information and data from different sources to increase productivity and efficiency on…
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…
Where architects stand: A statement of AIA values
These AIA values form the basis of our Federal Policy Issues and our Policy Platform. They are derived from feedback from thousands of AIA members. They put...
Business Intelligence
ABI June 2023: Firm billings remain essentially flat
November 29, 2023
Business conditions held steady at architecture firms with an ABI score of 50.1—indicating slight billings growth. Although June was a weaker month than May, it…
Architecture grants & fellowships
Access to funding makes impactful, forward-thinking architectural research possible. That’s why AIA is proud to enable, support, and celebrate research through...
Former presidents
AIA’s former presidents have helped shape the values, mission, and vision of AIA. Join us in celebrating their service, leadership, and contributions.
Climate action
Environmental Product Declaration
November 29, 2023
April 13, 2018
An Environmental Product Declaration® (EPD) is a report that documents the ways in which a product, throughout its lifecycle, affects the…
Design specialty
AIA Resilient Project Process Guide
November 29, 2023
AIA’s Resilient Project Process Guide helps architects and designers integrate resilient and climate-adaptive solutions into their design process.
Business Intelligence
Five steps to thrive
November 29, 2023
Download AIA’s Five Steps to Thrive—a brief five-step guide for architects to demonstrate their value to clients and potential clients as they review their…
Firm Management
ROI: Attracting & retaining talent
June 22, 2021
Green labels and high-performance design elements help attract and retain talent and increase staff productivity and wellness by providing a compelling and safe…
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…
AIA Upjohn Research Initiative
Apply for the AIA Upjohn Research Initiative which funds annual research grants of $15,000–$30,000 for applied research projects that enhance the value of...
Glossary—Framework for Design Excellence
Explore the AIA Framework for Design Excellence Glossary – uncover key terms, principles, and insights shaping the future of design. Elevate your understanding…
EDI
Equitable Development Frameworks
November 29, 2023
The Equitable Development Frameworks analyzes architecture's role in advancing equitable communities by comparing five different approaches to creating healthy…
