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…
Join AIA as an Architect member
It’s more than a membership, it’s a calling. Join AIA as an Architect member & be part of the largest, most influential network of architecture professionals. …
Housing Award
MLK1101 Supportive Housing
March 13, 2023
The award-winning housing design of MLK1101 Supportive Housing in Los Angeles creates a safe and healthy community with services tailored to families and…
The economic loss doctrine: A practical application
November 30, 2023
The Balfour Beatty case is a Federal Court of Appeals case that ruled to uphold the economic loss doctrine for a design professional.
Housing Award
Sister Lillian Murphy Community
March 13, 2023
The award-winning housing design of the Sister Lillian Murphy Community in San Francisco exceeds its equitable and affordable housing goals while significantly…
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…
AIA Awards
Explore outstanding architectural design and innovation with AIA Awards. Discover award-winning projects that push the boundaries of creativity and showcase the…
