In addition to Azaroff, Joshua Flowers, FAIA was elected as the 2025-2026 Secretary and Matthew Toddy, AIA was elected as 2025-2027 At-Large Director.
Oscar winner Ruth Carter brings AIA24 to a cinematic conclusion
June 11, 2024
Ruth Carter, the two-time Academy Award winning costume designer delivered the final keynote address at AIA24.
Brooklyn mass timber: Redefining urban living with sustainable innovation
February 26, 2024
From its historic red brick façade to its mass timber framing components to its stunning modern kitchen, this carriage house project exemplifies the...
Career and the profession
U.S. Dept. of Defense statutory fee limit for architects has been raised
August 26, 2024
“You’re not going to go to the poor house to do DoD work.” - Ed Gauvreau, FAIA
A Q&A with the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Planning Branch, Installation...
Career and the profession
Four ways to protect profitability
September 3, 2024
Professional liability claims happen, and while only about one-third end in an insurer pay-out, all claims take a design firm’s time and can impair its...
Design and health
Urban Oasis, Rural Retreat: The Soho Apartment & Bovina Cabin
September 5, 2024
From a tiny NYC studio to a Hudson Valley escape, architect Landon Browne demonstrates an interplay of space, function, and aesthetics in modest homes. AIA...
Resilience
How Iowa architects are aiding tornado relief efforts
September 9, 2024
In Iowa, architects help disaster victims get back in their homes faster.
Firm Management
When should you hire a human resources manager?
September 12, 2024
The decision should be based on more than just your number of employees.
Materials
Beyond the metal box
September 17, 2024
New pre-engineered metal building material options are expanding design opportunities for architects and their clients. AIA Partner BlueScope Buildings North...
EDI
Why should women in the AEC industry attend WLS?
September 23, 2024
A construction manager tells us why she's attending this year's Women's Leadership Summit for the first time.
EDI
Nine Hispanic and Latinx architects you should know
September 26, 2024
To mark this year's Hispanic Heritage Month, we're honoring the work and contributions of nine Hispanic and Latinx architects.
Design specialty
Designing a contemporary prairie home rooted in place
October 3, 2024
When you think of a house on the prairie, you might picture a farmhouse, but that's not what this homeowner had in mind. AIA partner Andersen explores how...
Best Practices
Five ways to maximize the value of value engineering
October 3, 2024
Despite high estimates and construction bids for your projects, value engineering can help keep your efforts alive. Here are five ways to make the most of the...
Celebrating World Architecture Day
October 7, 2024
Since 1985, The International Union of Architects (UIA) has recognized the first Monday in October as World Architecture Day. While World Architecture Day has...
EDI
Five high-impact quotes from WLS 2024
October 14, 2024
Over 800 women gathered in Chicago last week for AIA's 15th Women's Leadership Summit.
Materials
Window basics: From energy codes and standards to components and construction
October 16, 2024
AIA partner Marvin explores the factors that play into the window selection process.
Sustainability
What the White House's new National Definition of a Zero Emissions Building means for architects
October 16, 2024
How will it impact the way architects design?
Building science and technology
It's important for architects to help shape building codes. Here's why.
October 18, 2024
We spoke with Dierdre Leclair, AIA, chair of the AIA Codes & Standards Committee, about her role at this week's ICC 2024 Conference Expo.
Resilience
Using SAP training to aid recovery after the Lahaina wildfires
October 24, 2024
Lorena Yamamoto, AIA, on the rewards of aiding in disaster assistance after wildfires in Hawai'i.
Career and the profession
Championing Chief Architects
February 15, 2024
Five ways a Chief Architect can support a mayor’s vision and equip a city's future
