Each July, Disability Pride Month marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which passed on July 26, 1990. For architects and designers, this month is a reminder that ...

Good news for designers seeking their next role: Hiring activity doesn’t necessarily correlate with economic indices or the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index. Many firms are in perpetual need of ...

“Mountaineering is the art of suffering. The sooner you decide you like it, the better you’ll be at it.” To most, mountaineering and architecture seem worlds apart. One involves ice axes¹ and ...

The AEC industry’s top source for news and digital content. Explore official AIA press releases on the latest developments in the industry, and updates from AIA leadership on strategic goals, events, ...

Next to Lead is a leadership development training program for racially and ethnically diverse women in architecture who aspire to be AIA leaders. To create an architecture profession that serves ...

Let’s get to carbon neutral, together. The latest climate data tells us that reducing carbon emissions is not enough. To make the biggest impact, we must all commit to net zero emissions by 2030—a ...

Architects and designers have long understood that specifications shape performance, from energy and water efficiency to health and safety for those utilizing built spaces. Increasingly, that ...

AIA and its members are committed to the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all laws and regulations, including federal and state antitrust laws. By complying with both the letter and ...

Gain essential insights into the outcomes of COP30 and the evolving global climate policy landscape—equipping architects to advance decarbonization, resilience, and climate action in the built ...

Explore the AIA Architecture Award 2026 recipients—recognized as the best contemporary architecture regardless of budget, size, style, or type. The AIA Architecture Award celebrates the best ...

As education evolves, so does the architecture that supports it. The AIA Education Facility Design Award celebrates innovative projects across the learning continuum, from early childhood to higher ...

Explore the AIA Healthcare Design Award 2026 recipients—recognized as the best in health care building design, health care planning, and health care design-oriented research. The AIA Healthcare Design ...