The award-winning education facility design of the Health Sciences Innovation Building at the University of Arizona reflects the multidisciplinary and…
Climate action
Updates from AIA's Disaster Assistance Program
November 30, 2023
AIA and its architects, often serving as volunteers, assist communities following disasters. Explore updates on AIA's activities in disaster areas, resources…
Career and the profession
Equity in Architecture Commission
November 30, 2023
The Equity in Architecture Commission is a group of nationally recognized equity and diversity experts who lead the progress of equitable practices in…
Architecture Award
Worcester Blackstone Visitor Center
February 27, 2023
The award-winning contemporary architecture of the Worcester Blackstone Visitor Center uses sustainable design interventions to rejuvenate the village and heal…
Education Facility Design Award
Powell Elementary School
April 10, 2023
The award-winning school design of Powell Elementary School in Washington, D.C. merges old and new to shape a vibrant, green, and healthy learning environment…
Climate action
Hazard mitigation design resources
November 30, 2023
Extreme weather events are increasing in intensity and frequency. Explore resources to support hazard mitigation and hazard risk reduction for a variety of…
Materials
Healthier Materials Protocol
November 30, 2023
AIA’s Healthier Materials Protocol provides clear, practical methods and tools to help you track and integrate sustainable materials selection in your design…
Architecture Award
The Rockefeller University Stavros Niarchos Foundation - David Rockefeller River Campus
February 27, 2023
The award-winning contemporary architecture of the Rockefeller University Stavros Niarchos Foundation - David Rockefeller River Campus extends and enhances the…
Education Facility Design Award
Harvey Mudd College, Scott A. McGregor Computer Science Center
April 10, 2023
The award-winning education facility design of the Scott A. McGregor Computer Science Center at Harvey Mudd College creates the first-ever home for the school’s…
Business Intelligence
Why architects should be wary of indemnification clauses
February 6, 2018
Increasingly, owner-created owner-architect agreements include indemnification clauses and/or obligations. Be wary of these provisions and seek advice from your…
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
Guides for Equitable Practice
November 30, 2023
The Guides for Equitable Practice use real-world-derived best practices, relevant research, and other tools to help foster equitable, diverse, and inclusive…
Education Facility Design Award
Ehrman Crest Elementary and Middle School
April 10, 2023
The award-winning school design of Ehrman Crest Elementary and Middle School in Pennsylvania explores the intersection of elementary schools and children’s…
Materials
Declare: Increasing transparency in the building market
April 3, 2018
Declare is a building products ingredients labeling initiative designed to shape a greener, healthier, and more transparent environment for construction workers…
Education Facility Design Award
Columbia Business School
April 10, 2023
The award-winning school design of Columbia Business School in New York doubles the school’s existing square footage while providing a compelling space for the…
AIA Materials Pledge
Architects and designers can help improve the health of the planet and people by giving careful thought to how they evaluate products and finishes. AIA...
Business Intelligence
What is the architect’s obligation to design to budget?
March 4, 2019
Updated: April 15, 2019
Author: AIA Risk Management Program
Architects are often asked: “How will you manage the design process so the cost is within the client…
Business Intelligence
ABI October 2023: Business conditions continue to soften at architecture firms
November 30, 2023
Business conditions at continued to soften in October 2023, with the ABI score declining to 44.3. Read more & subscribe to the Architecture Billings Index.
Health
A growing body of practice-based evidence demonstrates the profound impact that forward-looking design decisions can have on an array of urgent health...
Business Intelligence
Protect yourself: Use a limitation of liability provision
November 29, 2018
AIA Risk Management Program
Project risks often greatly exceed an architect’s potential financial gains. Consider limiting your total liability to your client…
