Explore important AIA firsts, expanded membership demographics, community developments, advocacy wins, key organization milestones, awards given and received...
Climate action
Policy Platform 2020
November 29, 2023
AIA seeks meaningful policies that commit to building an equitable future economy, developing climate action and zero carbon practices, and investing in healthy…
National Ethics Council Decisions & Advisory Opinions
This list of past National Ethics Council Decisions and Advisory Opinions is provided for general information.
Best Practices
The Safety Assessment Program
November 29, 2023
The AIA Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training teaches architects, engineers, building officials, and inspectors how to assess homes, buildings, and…
Medal for Academic Excellence
November 29, 2023
The AIA Medal for Academic Excellence is awarded to the top graduating students with a Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, or Doctor of…
Business Intelligence
ABI September 2023: Firm billings decline sharply
November 29, 2023
Business conditions at architecture firms worsened in September with an ABI score of 44.8—the lowest score reported since December 2020—indicating a significant…
Business Intelligence
ABI August 2023: Business conditions soften at architecture firms
November 29, 2023
In August, the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score fell below 50 to 48.1. The ABI August 2023 marks the eleventh consecutive month where billings…
Business Intelligence
AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index
November 29, 2023
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is a leading monthly economic indicator for nonresidential construction activity. Get the latest ABI or…
Career and the profession
AXP resources
November 29, 2023
Browse Architectural Experience Program (AXP) resources to help you become a licensed architect and prepare you for a successful career in architecture.
Best Practices
Assembly-based design advantages for better project delivery
November 29, 2023
Author: Deltek
Explore the three key advantages to assembly-based design—offering project team members a better line of sight into design intent and the…
An Investigation into Bias in the Architecture Profession
The Elephant in the (Well-Designed) Room examines how bias in the architecture profession affects various workplace processes, including hiring practices...
Career and the profession
AIA Membership Demographics Report
September 23, 2024
This report is a benchmark to measure changes in AIA’s member demographics. It includes member-reported data for all AIA membership categories plus demographics…
Business Intelligence
Five best practices to improve technology adoption
November 29, 2023
Adopting new technology into your architecture firm can help improve productivity and efficiency but can be challenging to get your staff to implement. Explore…
Housing Award
Alta Vista Residence
March 13, 2023
The award-winning home design of the Alta Vista Residence in Austin, Texas maximizes energy efficiency and occupant convenience while prompting a strong…
Housing Award
Argyle Gardens
March 13, 2023
The award-winning housing design of Argyle Gardens in Portland, Ore. represents a crucial step forward in the city’s affordable housing with the first…
Healthcare Design Award
Rural Ortho Clinic
July 17, 2023
The award-winning healthcare design of the Rural Ortho Clinic upends the typical introverted and fluorescent-lit medical facility typology.
Housing Award
Canyon Drive
March 13, 2023
The award-winning housing design of Canyon Drive in Los Angeles is an example of how to work within city ordinances to add density and create multifamily…
Business Intelligence
Indemnification Clauses: All You Need to Know
November 29, 2023
Author: Glenn W. Birx, FAIA
December 2, 2020 | Updated: December 8, 2020
An indemnification clause can greatly increase an architect’s risk if poorly written…
Equity in the built environment
Explore resources to help architects and design professionals create and advocate for equitable communities and firm-wide equitable practices.
America ByDesign: Architecture on CBS
AIA is proud to partner with America ByDesign on season 2 of the hit CBS television series America ByDesign: Architecture to showcase the immense value of…
