ABI January 2024: Business conditions remain soft at architecture firms to start the year
February 21, 2024
For the second consecutive month, business conditions remained weak at firms in all regions of the country except the Midwest, where modest growth was seen.
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…
Business Intelligence
ABI April 2024: Pace of billings decline at architecture firms slows slightly
May 22, 2024
Nearly one in ten architecture firms report that they currently have billings from international projects
2023 Architects Journey to Specification reveals post-pandemic shifts in firm culture, product experimentation
February 2, 2024
For the first time since 2016, AIA offers free access to entire study tracking the evolution of product specification and selection.
Twenty-five Year Award
The AIA Twenty-five Year Award is awarded to a building that has set an architectural design standard of excellence for 25–35 years.
Housing Award
University of Washington North Campus Housing
April 18, 2024
The award-winning design for University of Washington, North Campus Housing in Seattle encourages an environment where all aspects of community participation…
Architecture Award
University of Washington, Life Sciences Building
February 27, 2023
The award-winning contemporary architecture of the University of Washington, Life Sciences Building creates a new next-level facility—allowing the biology…
Housing Award
Princeton University Residential Colleges
April 18, 2024
The award-winning design for Princeton University Residential Colleges in Princeton, N.J. is the first step in a multi-year campus expansion that promotes…
Small Project Award
Leach Botanical Garden Pavilion & Tree Walk
February 4, 2024
The award-winning design for Leach Botanical Garden Pavillion & Tree Walk in Portland, Ore. highlights its Pacific Northwest verdant landscape while increasing…
Small Project Award
Pima Dynamite Trailhead
May 15, 2023
The award-winning small project design of Pima Dynamite Trailhead in Scottsdale, Ariz. creates a responsible interface for hikers, bikers, and equestrians as…
Design for Integration—Framework for Design Excellence
Learn about design integration and explore the design for integration toolkit, resources, and case studies in AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence.
Introduction—Framework for Design Excellence
Learn how to use and apply the AIA Framework for Design Excellence to your work and explore complementary resources in this introduction section.
Housing Award
Berkeley Way Apartments & the Hope Center
April 16, 2024
The award-winning design for Berkeley Way Apartments & the Hope Center in Berkeley, Calif. is home to four housing typologies, and a wide umbrella of social…
COTE® Top Ten Award
DPR Sacramento Zero Net Energy Office
April 20, 2023
The award-winning sustainable design of the DPR Sacramento Zero Net Energy Office creates a sustainable work environment that fosters a greater collaboration…
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...
Honorary Fellowship
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Honors international architects for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society on an international level.
Career and the profession
Articulating AIA's voice in 2025
January 6, 2025
Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA, plans to address AI and housing solutions as 2025 AIA President.
Business Intelligence
ROI: Increasing asset values
November 28, 2023
Owners and developers are interested in the financial upsides of high-performance design, particularly increasing asset or market value. Green labeling and…
Firm Management
ROI: Attracting & retaining talent
June 22, 2021
Green labels and high-performance design elements help attract and retain talent and increase staff productivity and wellness by providing a compelling and safe…
Unique new ceiling imparts dynamic sense of movement at BWI Airport
February 20, 2024
Airport management desired a system that would stand out and create the illusion of a higher ceiling. JMT Architecture worked with AIA partner Armstrong to…