Five best practices to improve technology adoption
November 29, 2023
Adopting new technology into your architecture firm can help improve productivity and efficiency but can be challenging to get your staff to implement. Explore…
Business Intelligence
Indemnification Clauses: All You Need to Know
November 29, 2023
Author: Glenn W. Birx, FAIA
December 2, 2020 | Updated: December 8, 2020
An indemnification clause can greatly increase an architect’s risk if poorly written…
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
AIA Global Practice Primer
November 30, 2023
Developed by the AIA Global Practice Committee, the AIA Global Practice Primer is a culmination of decades of international experience and work designed to…
Business Intelligence
Recommendations from AIA's Equity in Architecture Commission
November 30, 2023
Explore the 11 priority recommendations to strengthen and expand AIA's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in every practice.
Business Intelligence
AIA Report Reveals Trends in Architecture Specifications
February 8, 2024
Author: Deltek
Published: February 8, 2024
The Architect’s Journey to Specification, a comprehensive study published by The American Institute of Architects (AIA…
Marnique Heath, FAIA, on why prioritizing diversity leads to unique ways of thinking about design
February 5, 2024
In honor of Black History Month we spoke with Marnique Heath, FAIA, on diversity in the architecture world, challenges facing the profession, and why architects…
House of love: how a pair of architects use their work and travels to keep their marriage strong
February 12, 2024
Steven and Cathi House have been married and working together for nearly 50 years. To celebrate Valentine's Day we talked with the Houses about the story of…
AIA opens nominations for 2024 Medal of Academic Excellence Awards
February 13, 2024
Nominate a stand-out student and meet some 2023 Medal of Academic Excellence Award recipients who represent the promise of architecture's next generation.
Sustainability
The role of specifications in sustainable design
September 9, 2020
Author: Deltek
Research from AIA uncovers the perspectives of architects on working with manufacturers, clients, and contractors to specify sustainably. AIA…
The challenges of ceiling design in open plenum spaces
February 13, 2024
Open plenum ceilings create an industrial chic aesthetic—but not without some drawbacks. AIA partner USG explores the issues and solutions.
AIA remembers pioneering architect Marsha Ann Maytum, FAIA
February 13, 2024
The climate champion inspired key AIA action in sustainability and equity.
Energy
New federal boosts to energy codes aim to accelerate climate progress
February 15, 2024
By Patrick Sisson
Architects and AEC experts are hopeful that more funding will make it easier for states and cities to implement clean energy codes.
Career and the profession
Championing Chief Architects
February 15, 2024
By Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC
Five ways a Chief Architect can support a mayor’s vision and equip a city's future
Three major takeaways from the Small Firm Compensation Report
February 19, 2024
Check out three major takeaways related to salary, benefits, and workplace culture from AIA's newly updated Small Firm Compensation Report.
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…
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.
Charleston's International African American Museum tells a story of tragedy and triumph
February 23, 2024
The museum opened at the city’s Gadsen’s Wharf this past July.
Firm Management
Accounting basics: The balance sheet & KPI
December 1, 2023
Contributed by Michael A. Webber, All. AIA, A/E Finance
Chapter 7.02
An understanding of the basics of accounting for architecture firms—including industry…
Business Intelligence
Reducing risk after a terminated owner-architect agreement
December 1, 2023
An owner can terminate an owner-architect agreement at will. Explore how you can specify copyright protection of your design documents and reduce your risk…