David Wilson, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for his socially responsible, equitable, and sustainable designs—helping to ensure…
Associates Award
Hallie Crouch, Assoc. AIA
March 6, 2023
Hallie Crouch, Assoc. AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Associates Award for her work as an architecture firm strategist and marketing professional—inspiring…
Host an event
AIA’s brand-new event space at 1735 New York Avenue, NW will be one of Washington, D.C.’s most premier and unique meeting spaces for small- to mid-size...
Career and the profession
Preparing for the ARE
December 5, 2023
Explore AIA and NCARB resources to help you prepare and pass the Architect Registration Exam (ARE), one of the primary requirements for becoming a licensed…
Healthcare Design Award
Seattle Children’s Building Care: Diagnostic & Treatment Facility
July 17, 2023
Despite steady growth, demand for Seattle Children’s services has outpaced its capabilities. This project hinges on a 20+ year relationship between the design…
Call for survey panelists
Join a survey panel for the Architecture Billings Index and Home Design Trends and help contribute valuable data to the AEC industry.
Sustainability
Putting sustainability into practice
November 28, 2022
Author: Deltek
Explore five architecture firm best practices for implementing sustainable designs and specifications and staying on top of evolving…
Leveraging the power of data for better specifications
May 17, 2022
Author: Deltek Updated: July 26, 2022
Architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms are sitting on a rich mine of specification data. Specifiers can…
Best Practices
Starting Your Own Firm
November 30, 2023
Three AIA members share their experiences starting their own firms and transitioning from employee to employer. Although each person’s career path is unique…
Best Practices
Spreading construction specifications firm knowledge
June 5, 2023
Author: Deltek
An experienced design professional's wealth of knowledge is critical to well-coordinated construction specifications. Learn how to increase and…
Business Intelligence
Schematic Design Phase Quality Management
November 30, 2023
Contributed by Micheal J. Lough, AIA, Principal, Integral Consulting
Chapter 12.03 Checklists
Access a schematic design checklist for managing the schematic…
Career and the profession
Definition of architectural positions
November 30, 2023
Contributed by the AIA Economics and Market Research group
Chapter 8.01 Human Resources Management Overview
Explore architecture firm position descriptions for…
Building in accordance with the AIA Framework for Design Excellence and the AIA 2030 Commitment, the AIA headquarters renewal project will…
Business Intelligence
ABI April 2023: Firm business conditions soften again
November 30, 2023
Business conditions continued to soften at architecture firms in April, as the Architecture Billings Index score fell below 50 (48.5). Although new projects are…
Schematic design revealed for AIA headquarters renovation
April 20, 2022
AIA headquarters renewal will transform the 50-year-old building to reflect the organization’s values with improved transparency and engagement—creating an…
Business Intelligence
ABI February 2023: Business conditions remain soft
November 30, 2023
Architecture firm billings remained soft for the fifth consecutive month in February 2023 (48.0 ABI score). While business conditions remain soft, inquiries…
Career and the profession
Quality control: Preparation of working drawings
November 30, 2023
Contributed by Victor
Chapter 10.06 Construction drawings
The quality of working drawings is among the primary metrics clients use to assess the quality of an…
Career and the profession
Defining the architect's basic services
November 30, 2023
Contributed by the AIA Knowledge Resources staff
Chapter 15.01 Defining Project Services
Understand the common services of architectural design and the process…
Career and the profession
Managing the contingency allowance
November 30, 2023
Contributed by David H. Hart, FAIA
Chapter 15.02 Services and compensation
Learn how to properly manage a project contingency allowance to mitigate risk and…
Design specialty
Recommendations for designing lactation/wellness rooms
November 30, 2023
Contributed by Liz York, FAIA and Joyce Lee, FAIA
Chapter 10.05 Design phases
Explore guidelines for designing lactation/wellness rooms in work and public…
