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The AIA26 Call for Proposals is now open

AIA26 kicks off in San Diego next June—and the call for proposals is your first opportunity to shape the conversation that will happen there. Session formats include seminars, panels, workshops, micro presentations, and tours. Submissions are due September 25. Help spread the word! Learn more >

AIA and the shaping of federal housing programs

Last week, AIA hosted a “housing huddle” with housing advocates, associations, municipal leaders, nonprofits, and industry reps to discuss federal housing policy. The group reviewed the current landscape—from the reconciliation bill to FY26 appropriations. A major focus was the ROAD to Housing Act, covering financial literacy, housing production, manufactured housing, access, and program reforms. Participants also outlined next steps for coordination, advocacy, and resource sharing. Read the bill >

AIA Trust Week 2025 is almost here! ✨

Sept 15–19 | 100% Virtual | Free for members
Five days, 10 sessions, 14.5 CE credits (2.5 HSW)—covering climate resilience, liability, leadership, innovation & more. 👉 Register today >

EDspaces: Designing the Future of Education

November 5–7 I Columbus, Ohio I Early bird registration deadline: August 29
Join peers at EDspaces, the premier event dedicated to transforming learning environments. This dynamic event is a convergence point for a diverse group of professionals, including architects, designers, facility planners, educational administrators, distributors, and the manufacturers and reps who work with them. Register >

Updates from the AIA College of Fellows

Check out the latest announcements in The AIA College of Fellows Quarterly Q3 2025, including new Fellowship resources, research updates and more. 

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ROAD to Housing Act advances
The bipartisan ROAD to Housing Act of 2025, led by Senators Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), unanimously passed the Senate Banking Committee on July 29. Combining provisions from 38 prior bills, it aims to expand housing supply, streamline permitting, support first-time buyers, and strengthen oversight—especially for rural and low-income communities. The bill now awaits full Senate debate and House markup.

AIA Collaborative Achievement Award on hiatus
On the recommendation of the AIA Awards Task Force and supported by the AIA Board of Directors, the AIA Collaborative Achievement Award will not host a competition in the 2026 national awards cycle. The competition hiatus will allow:

  • Evaluation of the program's scope, purpose, and value proposition,

  • Exploration on how collaboration is defined in current architectural practice, and whether the award’s intent can be reframed to generate broader participation and impact.

Additional information on future iterations of this award will be provided at the AIA.org program webpage. Members with ideas for consideration can contact honorsawards@aia.org.

Explore the future of cities at the 2025 RUDC Symposium
Join us in Dallas, October 28–29, for a fast-paced, two-day event featuring targeted discussions and tours that bring this year’s theme to life. The symposium offers up to 11 LU/HSW and invites participants to explore a central question: What design, policy, and financial innovations can turn today’s urban volatility into a durable, sustainable future? Learn more and register >