Explore a three-part resource designed to empower and provide architects and designers with the necessary steps to take to reduce embodied carbon in their…

By Greg Menti 

AIA's 100th president Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, sat down with the AIA Architect to discuss meeting the expectations of young architects, the…

Nominate a stand-out student and meet some 2023 Medal of Academic Excellence Award recipients who represent the promise of architecture's next generation. 

Published: November 28, 2023 | Updated: November 28, 2023
By Greg Menti

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. 

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.

Billings at architecture firms remained flat in July with an ABI score of 50.0—meaning the share of firms that reported a decrease in their billings equaled the…

Nearly one in ten architecture firms report that they currently have billings from international projects 

For the first time since 2016, AIA offers free access to entire study tracking the evolution of product specification and selection. 

Owners and developers are interested in the financial upsides of high-performance design, particularly increasing asset or market value. Green labeling and…

Green labels and high-performance design elements help attract and retain talent and increase staff productivity and wellness by providing a compelling and safe…

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…

Establishing a common vocabulary to assist in the design and construction of low to zero carbon buildings and beyond.

Contributed by Cheryl Jacobs, AIA, Greg Louviere, AIA, & Benjamin Fields, AIA

AIA Best Practices

Inclusive restroom & locker rooms offer a more human and…

Integrating climate adaptation planning and resilience measures into your firm’s design process helps to ensure overall project success, particularly in a…

The climate crisis has long-term economic consequences. Incorporating resilient design helps establish economic resilience to better withstand and recover from…

Architects play a crucial role in disaster response, and AIA proudly supports chapters and members in aiding their communities during crises.

The AIA 2030 Commitment program offers architects and firms a way to publicly show their dedication and track progress toward a carbon-neutral future. Access…

After increasing in 2023 and 2024, construction spending for nonresidential buildings is projected to slow dramatically in 2025 and 2026.

One-third of architecture firm leaders rate increasing firm profitability as one of their top three biggest business concerns for 2025