Alexander Cochran, Esq., AIA’s chief advocacy officer, talks legislative priorities, the influence of an architect, and how an election year may impact AIA’s…
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.
AIA Calls on Congress to Pass Emergency Supplemental Disaster Funding
October 10, 2024
AIA urges Congress to immediately pass supplemental disaster assistance funding to support U.S. states devastated by recent natural disasters. AIA remains…
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?
AIA Board of Director statements
Read recent statements from the AIA Board of Directors who ensure AIA excellence and serve as a link to members.
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.
Career and the profession
A guide to engaging with civic leaders
November 28, 2023
Architects actively engage with civic leaders to address the critical issues affecting cities, towns, and neighborhoods. AIA’s Civic Engagement Toolkit teaches…
Call for submissions: Project-based AIA awards
October 22, 2024
New common submission form streamlines process for premiere architecture awards.
Business conditions continue to worsen at architecture firms, ABI data shows
October 23, 2024
September marked the twentieth consecutive month of declining billings for architecture firms, according to the latest data from the AIA/Deltek Architecture…
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.
Statement from the Board of Directors of The American Institute of Architects
June 11, 2024
The Board of Directors of The American Institute of Architects expresses its ongoing support of AIA CEO and EVP Lakisha Ann Woods and her team.
Design specialty
Three winning strategies for smart building design
November 28, 2023
Author: Deltek
September 30, 2021
Smart buildings use automation to optimize the processes that occur inside a building—benefiting the environment, tenants, and…
AIA Board files with the NEC against stakeholders targeting organization
September 25, 2024
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
Social impact
7 Key issues on the ballot for architects and AIA this election season
October 28, 2024
AIA is ensuring that architects have a powerful voice in shaping policies that impact the profession and the planet.
Terms & conditions for AIA membership
Please read the following terms and conditions for AIA membership. By agreeing, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to the terms and...
Conference
AIA Leadership Summit 2025
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Grand Hyatt Hotel 1000 H Street, NW Washington, DC20006 United States
AIA Leadership Summit 2025 is the premier advocacy and leadership training event for AIA chapter leaders. The annual event is always one of AIA’s best attended…
Business Intelligence
Entrepreneurship for architects: Strategies for creative practice
October 31, 2024
Small and emerging practices are essential to the health and vitality of architecture.
