AIA Calls on Congress to Repeal the Research and Development Tax Amortization
January 11, 2024
Congress should also repeal the harmful Research and Development Tax amortization provision and make it retroactive to cover tax year 2022 to ensure that the…
Business Intelligence
January 2024 AIA Consensus Construction Forecast
January 11, 2024
After an unusually strong performance in 2023, the construction sector will see weaker conditions this year and next.
Celebrating innovative projects that prioritize health and wellness
January 11, 2024
A look at a variety of innovative projects that focus on health and wellness.
Paula Loomis, FAIA, honored with the AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture 2024
January 18, 2024
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is honoring Paula Loomis, FAIA, a dedicated public servant and former U.S. Air Force Officer, with the AIA Award for…
After Strong 2023 Performance, the Construction Sector will Weaken Through 2025
January 22, 2024
Spending on nonresidential buildings will see a modest 4% increase in 2024, after increasing by more than 20% last year according to The American Institute of…
Gold Medal
Carol Ross Barney, FAIA
December 7, 2022
Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, is the 2023 Gold Medal winner. A civic design leader since the 1980s—guided by the ethos that good design is a right, not merely a…
Six more projects that prioritize health and wellness
January 22, 2024
Look at six projects that received the Healthcare Design Award 2023 as a reminder and an inspiration to focus on health and wellness in a personal and…
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…
Business Intelligence
Calculating the architect’s fee: Is there a better way?
November 29, 2023
How does an architect calculate fees based on costs that are still unknown? AIA’s B101-2017 agreement can help bring clarity to the murky world of percentage…
AIA Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct
The AIA Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct applies to the professional activities of all AIA members and covers general obligations as well as obligations to...
Volunteer at AIA
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) offers valuable opportunities for career growth through volunteering. Explore how you can contribute to the…
Using the AIA designation
The AIA designation signals the highest standards of architectural practice, and it’s recognized by clients, the public, colleagues, and the AEC industry as a...
AIA award winners
An AIA award is the ultimate acknowledgment of impactful, exemplary work in architecture and design. Browse AIA award winners across nearly 30 categories whose...
Best Practices
Four ways architects can fight climate change
November 29, 2023
Time’s running out to slow down global warming. With climate change-related natural disasters increasing in size and frequency, the role architects play in…
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Education Facility Design Award
Kent State University, Design Innovation Hub
April 10, 2023
The award-winning education facility design of the Design Innovation Hub at Kent State University creates a flexible, egalitarian environment for students to…
Climate action
Climate Action Plan
November 29, 2023
AIA’s Climate Action Plan provides architects with actionable steps, tools, and resources to achieve climate mitigation, climate adaptation, and decarbonization…
Career and the profession
Federal court sides with architect in payment dispute
November 29, 2023
May 31, 2017 | Updated: August 30, 2019
A noteworthy federal court case upheld an architect’s right to terminate a license to use its drawings. The right to use…
Career and the profession
Diversity in the Profession of Architecture
November 29, 2023
Diversity in the Profession of Architecture builds off a 2015 survey to analyze the impact of race, ethnicity, and gender on success in the field of…
Business Intelligence
ABI July 2023: Architecture firm billings remain flat
November 29, 2023
Billings at architecture firms remained flat in July with an ABI score of 50.0—meaning the share of firms that reported a decrease in their billings equaled the…