Architecture firm billings remain weak in July. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) score for the month was 46.6, indicating somewhat further softening from June. T ...

Richard Branch joined AIA in 2026, succeeding Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD, as AIA’s chief economist. Branch came to AIA from Dodge Construction, where he was the chief economist as well. In this Q&A, ...

Conrad Ontimara found his way to architecture through conversations about housing and what it means to have a place to call home. Growing up in New Orleans, he saw how powerfully the built environment ...

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When the economy shifts, know where to start. AIA has the tools, resources, and network to help you adapt—whether you’re rethinking business strategy, career planning, or prioritizing well-being.

Many architects and design professionals know the basics of regenerative design. These efforts strive to restore the living systems they touch, enhance water and carbon cycles, and empower communities ...

The spaces we inhabit—where we live, learn, and govern—are profoundly impacted by design. What if these spaces lacked intention, beauty, sustainability, or equity? This is precisely why architects in ...

The 2025 COTE® Top Ten program is in its 28th year and highlights projects that meet the AIA Committee on the Environment's rigorous criteria for social, economic, and ecological value. An AIA award ...

Nonresidential building spending to remain sluggish through 2026, with no turnaround in sight. There is some good news and some bad news in the latest outlook for nonresidential construction spending ...

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) started in 1998 as a one-size-fits-all checklist before evolving into the world’s preeminent green building rating system. LEED is now in use ...

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 ...

From a business perspective, most U.S. architecture firms faced a challenging year in 2024, according to data from the AIA/Deltek Architecture Business Index (ABI). Continuing the weakness that ...