WASHINGTON – February 24, 2026 – Small firms are vital to the architectural profession, making up 74 percent of architectural businesses. These firms vary widely in roles, structures, and compensation ...

This article begins a three-part series on the benefits of public architecture, or infrastructure designed for community usage. If your hometown had a beautiful park or a cherished library, then it ...

With over 200 chapters in the U.S. and abroad, there’s always something happening for architects. Network, earn credits, or just socialize. Discover AIA's vibrant chapter network connecting architects ...

1735 New York Ave., N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 What if your most powerful design tool was your pencil? Join Bradford J. Prestbo, FAIA, and David Damon, AIA, for a fun, high-energy workshop that puts ...

Last year, in a step toward equity and inclusion within the architecture profession, AIA Oregon launched Project Almost Architect (PAA)—a groundbreaking program designed to expand access to licensure ...

The Department of Education has opened a public comment period on a proposed rule that would remove the professional designation from M.Arch and D.Arch programs. If finalized, this change would cap ...

Healthy firm cultures don’t rely on perfectly crafted mission statements or instant, sweeping transformations. Instead, they rely on much smaller steps—ones your firm can start taking today. Emily ...

AIA Fellows are recognized for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. Founded in 1952, the AIA College of Fellows seeks to stimulate a sharing of interests among Fellows ...

In 2025, AIA focused on making membership more valuable in the ways that show up in your day-to-day work: stronger advocacy, better tools and learning, and deeper local support—so you can run a ...

Learn how the design team behind the Interdisciplinary Engineering Building at the University of Washington embedded diversity, equity, and inclusion into architectural decision-making—sharing ...