The American Institute of Architects

The American Institute of Architects Here to teach you about what architects & architecture do for you + your communities. Representing over 101k architects!

We carry out our goals through advocacy, information, and community. Each year The American Institute of Architects:

Sponsors hundreds of continuing education experiences to help architects maintain their licensure

Sets the industry standard in contract documents with more than 100 forms and contracts used in the design and construction industry

Provides countless Web-based resources for eme

rging architecture professionals

Conducts market research and provides analysis of the economic factors that affect the business of architecture (add the asterisk)

Hosts the annual AIA Conference on Architecture

Serves as an advocate of the architecture profession

Champions architects’ future by enhancing public belief in the value of design

Promotes design excellence and outstanding professional achievement through an awards program

09/03/2026

After a disaster, architects lead from immediate response to full recovery.

It's , and we're highlighting AIA’s disaster assistance programs that support architects with resources to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

One resource you can sign up for ⬇️ right now ⬇️ is the Safety Assessment Program (SAP) online training on . This program certifies attendees as Building Evaluators, who are ready to assist when a disaster occurs in your community.

📅 September 16-17 on AIAU
🔗 Sign up here: https://aiau.aia.org/course/details/safety-assessment-program-sap-evaluator-training-2026-september-16-17?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic-social

"If your project has had a profound impact on the client and user experience, it is award-worthy. Even the smallest proj...
09/02/2026

"If your project has had a profound impact on the client and user experience, it is award-worthy. Even the smallest projects can exemplify design excellence and meaningful impact within our communities."
-Katie Cherrier, Assoc. AIA | Associates Award 2025 recipient

An AIA Award recognizes the inspirational work you're already doing. Start your application today: https://www.aia.org/design-excellence/awards?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic-social

The Supreme Court granted the Trump Administration’s request to allow construction of the new White House Ballroom, reve...
09/01/2026

The Supreme Court granted the Trump Administration’s request to allow construction of the new White House Ballroom, reversing a lower court’s decision stopping the project.

For over a year, AIA has been urging Congress, the Administration, and government agencies for accountability in the process, including joining an amicus brief with coalition partners to protect the White House. Read AIA's full statement: https://www.aia.org/about-aia/press/aia-statement-scotus-white-house-ballroom-decision?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic-social

At UC San Diego, this interdisciplinary research building brings together flexible “collaboratories,” a central atrium, ...
08/29/2026

At UC San Diego, this interdisciplinary research building brings together flexible “collaboratories,” a central atrium, and canyon-connected landscapes to foster innovation, collaboration, and discovery within a high-performance academic environment.

Architect: Perkins&Will
Project: Franklin Antonio Hall
📍 La Jolla, California, United States
🏆 Architecture Award 2026
📸 by Nick Merrick

08/28/2026

What does it really take to become an architect?

Architect, educator, and content creator Bryn Young, AIA, shares her journey to licensure, her experience building a successful design practice, and how social media can help architects better communicate their value in this episode of AIA's podcast, Between the Planes. Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://www.aia.org/podcasts?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic-social

At 275,000 gross square feet, Northlake Commons is one of the largest buildings in the U.S. 🪵This building 🌱 transfo...
08/26/2026

At 275,000 gross square feet, Northlake Commons is one of the largest buildings in the U.S. 🪵

This building 🌱 transforms a former industrial brownfield into a community asset centered on tenant and ecosystem health, reconnecting the city to its waterfront and ecological systems. 💧

Architect: Weber Thompson
Project: Northlake Commons
📍 Seattle, Washington, U.S.
🏆 Architecture Award 2026
📸 by Built Work Photography

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