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.
Women’s Leadership Summit
May 2, 2024
Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS), founded by AIA, is a premier leadership experience that brings together the industry’s largest network of women who are…
Young Architects Award
Jacob Davis, AIA
March 6, 2023
Jacob Davis, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for his impactful role in designing zero energy and zero carbon sustainable buildings to…
Business Intelligence
The value of a comprehensive owner-architect contract
February 6, 2018
A written agreement between an architect and owner is the best way to set the parties’ expectations on a project and reduce the likelihood of a later dispute…
Business Intelligence
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.
Best Practices
Pathways to firm ownership & leadership
December 1, 2023
Explore architecture firm best practices on leadership succession and development to nurture and expand the skills of emerging professionals and young…
Open for Submission
Collaborative Achievement Award
Submission Period
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Recognizes the achievements of allied professionals and architect teams that have advanced the architectural profession.
AIA member groups offer tailored online tools, exclusive access to forums, networking, and other resources aimed at elevating your architecture knowledge and...
Career and the profession
Federal court sides with architect in payment dispute
November 29, 2023
May 31, 2017 | Updated: August 30, 2019
A noteworthy federal court case upheld an architect’s right to terminate a license to use its drawings. The right to use…
Business Intelligence
Firm impact of non-compete & non-solicitation agreements
November 29, 2023
Author: AIA Risk Management Program
November 29, 2018 | Updated: December 18, 2018
Explore examples of how non-compete and non-solicitation agreements can…
Business Intelligence
Overtime pay: Are you compensating your employees correctly?
November 29, 2023
The federal pay rules aren’t as clear-cut as you may think, and non-compliance with Department of Labor rules may result in audits, back pay, and fines…
Business Intelligence
Understanding copyright protection for architects
December 1, 2023
Copyright is an important and valuable right that all architects have. Understand and use copyright protection to protect your work from being usurped by others…
Best Practices
The standard of care: How is it applied?
December 5, 2023
The function and application of the standard of care is a nuanced, complex, and multi-faceted issue that must be evaluated from different perspectives.
Best Practices
The standard of care: Should I care?
December 5, 2023
Learn what the standard of care for architects is and how their actions are measured and judged against it in a professional negligence claim.
Awards FAQ
Submissions for AIA Awards vary for each award and are recognized annually at AIA Conference on Architecture & Design. Get your important questions answered…
Justice Facilities Review Award
Marion Fire Station No. 1
October 20, 2023
The award-winning justice facility design of the Marion Fire Station No. 1 in Iowa uses biophilic design principles to support firefighters’ physical and mental…
Architecture Award
Marion Fire Station No. 1
June 3, 2024
The Marion Fire Station No. 1 emphasizes community impact and innovative design solutions.
Climate action
COP29: AIA attends the 2024 U.N. Climate Change Conference
November 1, 2024
AIA is sending an official delegation to COP29 to raise awareness for the building sector, connect with decision-makers and partner organizations, and advocate…
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…
Where we stand: Buildings are infrastructure
Like our bridges and highways, America’s public buildings are crumbling. Every year that we put off necessary repairs and renovations, we increase costs to...
