Contributed by Micheal J. Lough, AIA, Principal, Integral Consulting
Chapter 12.03 Checklists
Access a schematic design checklist for managing the schematic…
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…
Educational event
HSW
EDspaces: Designing the Future of Education
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George R. Brown Convention Center 1001 Avenida de las Americas Houston, TX77010 United States
Discover education facility trends, innovations, and collaborative opportunities to promote the architect's role in student success.
Managing quality in the design development phase
December 6, 2023
Access a design development checklist for managing quality in the design development phase of a project and assisting project teams in meeting their obligations…
Resource Center
Explore AIA resources to help you succeed in every aspect of architecture and design, including climate action, equity, firm management, business acumen, and...
Volunteer opportunities
Explore AIA committee volunteer opportunities. Support the architecture profession on a jury, committee, leadership group, advisory group, and more. There are…
Career and the profession
Getting to know more Young Architect Award winners
August 19, 2024
In the second part of a series on getting to know Young Architect Award winners, we spoke with some recent recipients of the award about getting drawn to the...
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...
Materials
Five ways building materials impact society
August 13, 2024
Architects and designers can help improve the health of people and the planet by giving careful thought to how they evaluate building products and finishes.
AIA member groups
AIA member groups offer tailored online tools, exclusive access to forums, networking, and other resources aimed at elevating your architecture knowledge and...
Design and health
Inclusive restrooms & locker rooms in K-12 schools
June 11, 2024
Contributed by Cheryl Jacobs, AIA, Greg Louviere, AIA, & Benjamin Fields, AIA
AIA Best Practices
Inclusive restroom & locker rooms offer a more human and…
AIA Architect
EDI
AIA K-12 Pathway Initiatives
November 30, 2023
It’s never too early to start thinking like an architect. AIA's K-12 initiatives follow a blueprint with three key goals in mind:
Inspire youth to learn about…
Soft Business Conditions Persist at Architecture Firms, AIA/Deltek ABI Finds
August 21, 2024
The ABI score is a leading economic indicator of construction activity, providing an approximately nine-to-twelve-month glimpse into the future of…
Career and the profession
Protect your profits, enhance firm growth
August 20, 2024
AIA Trust Week 2024 is an opportunity to learn about the complimentary risk management benefits available to you and your firm. Learn how to register and earn...
Career growth
Discover fulfilling career opportunities in architecture and design with The American Institute of Architects (AIA)—access job listings, resources, and insights…
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…
Business Intelligence
ABI July 2024: Firm billings decline at modestly slower pace
August 21, 2024
Nearly half of architecture firm leaders say that length of time for design activities has increased in recent years
AIA Awards
Explore outstanding architectural design and innovation with AIA Awards. Discover award-winning projects that push the boundaries of creativity and showcase the…
Gold Medal
Submission Period
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The Gold Medal is AIA’s highest annual honor, recognizing individuals whose work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture.