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.
Kimberly Nicole Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, becomes first Black woman to serve as AIA president
December 18, 2023
By Patra Wroten
HOK principal Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, was inaugurated as the 2024 AIA president December 15 in Washington, DC.
Medal for Academic Excellence
November 29, 2023
The AIA Medal for Academic Excellence is awarded to the top graduating students with a Bachelor of Architecture, Master of Architecture, or Doctor of…
Schematic design revealed for AIA headquarters renovation
April 20, 2022
AIA headquarters renewal will transform the 50-year-old building to reflect the organization’s values with improved transparency and engagement—creating an…
How five AIA chapters are helping foster the growth of the next generation of architects
April 16, 2024
In honor of Architecture Week, we’re celebrating the K-12 education initiatives of five AIA chapters around the country.
Climate action
Earth Day 2024: Top five ways AIA has advanced climate change
April 19, 2024
From Capitol Hill to COP28, AIA's Advocacy team stands ready to empower architects to help lead national and global efforts to reduce and mitigate climate…
Business Intelligence
ABI March 2024: Architecture firm billings retreat further in March
April 24, 2024
Nearly half of firm leaders think that negotiating project design fees is more challenging now than it was 4–5 years ago
EDI
Nine Arab American architects you should know
April 1, 2024
For Arab American Heritage Month we highlight the extraordinary work and careers of nine architects, designers, and academics whose paths from disparate parts…
Sustainability
Guide to Building Reuse for Climate Action
April 5, 2024
Learn how to make smart climate action decisions at the least cost in this architect's guide on the renovation and adaptive reuse of existing buildings.
Building science and technology
Partners in Education & Research
November 28, 2023
AIA is proud to partner and collaborate with numerous education and research organizations, including ACSA, AIAS, NOMA, NAAB, and NCARB.
Higher Education
May 1, 2024
Promoting excellence in higher education for the growth and future of architecture and the profession
Career and the profession
Future Focused
November 20, 2023
The Future Focused video campaign highlights underrepresented architects and designers weekly. The series shares the stories of women, men, and firm leaders who…
Business Intelligence
AIA Compensation & Benefits Report
November 29, 2023
The AIA Compensation and Benefits Report 2023 is the definitive guide to architecture salaries and compensation trends. AIA members save 40%!
Best Practices
Using photography to evaluate on-site work
May 21, 2024
Contributed by Eric Pempus, FAIA
Chapter 10.09 Construction phase services
Effectively document construction progress while avoiding key mistakes
Business Intelligence
ABI April 2024: Pace of billings decline at architecture firms slows slightly
May 22, 2024
Nearly one in ten architecture firms report that they currently have billings from international projects
Best Practices
The Safety Assessment Program
November 29, 2023
The AIA Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training teaches architects, engineers, building officials, and inspectors how to assess homes, buildings, and…
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…
AIA Home Design Trends Survey (HDTS)
February 27, 2024
Architecture professionals rely on the Home Design Trends Survey to educate homeowners about the latest home, kitchen, bath, and property design, construction…
Career and the profession
Engaging Future Architects
May 22, 2024
By Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC
Five ways architects can engage and inspire the next generation.
Business Intelligence
How design firms modernize specifications for increased efficiencies
May 21, 2024
Author: Deltek
Published: May 21, 2024
Across the design landscape, a significant shift is underway as numerous firms embark on a journey to reshape their…