Announcements
Latest residential firm trends
The AIA's Home Design Trends Survey is a recognized source of emerging trends in residential design and business conditions at residential firms. The latest release shows induction cooking appliances and how concealed lighting grew in popularity. As for business conditions, project billings, inquires, and design contracts showed weakness in Q4.Learn more >
Stop the Clock campaign
AIA celebrates the recent decision by the Board of Directors of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) for retiring the “rolling clock” to architecture licensure.
But we need your help!
Please use the social media assets linked here to create awareness and collect the stories from individuals affected by the rolling clock to ensure this effort is standardized across all jurisdictions.
Opportunity to share AIA member stories
AIA is excited to announce the new “Future Focused” video series. This new series shares the stories of women, men, and firm leaders.
Korey White, AIA from AIA Texas (LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook).
Garfield Peart, AIA, NOMA from AIA Atlanta (LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook).
Gianna Pigford, AIA, NOMA from AIA Arizona (LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook).
Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC from AIA Chicago (LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook).
Call for proposals/submissions
AIA Trust Component Grants program
The AIA Trust Component Grants Program officially opened on January 1 and grant guidelines are posted. The deadline for completed applications to be received by the AIA Trust for consideration is the close of business on Monday, April 3. Congratulations again to all of the 2022 recipients! We’re very excited to do this annually with the generous support of Victor. Learn more and submit here >
2023 Component matching scholarship grant program
Does your component or charitable foundation offer architecture student scholarships? Get matching grant funding assistance from AIA through the 2023 Component Matching Scholarship Grant Program. Detailed eligibility criteria apply.
Application Deadline: September 30, 2023
AIA Trustee position for 2024
The AIA Trust is in search of a candidate interested in serving AIA members and components over a five-year term. If you know of members who might be interested in volunteering their time and expertise to consult over our offerings and help make the AIA Trust the best member benefit it can be please encourage them to apply. Learn more and submit here >
Honors & Awards needs jurors
Honors & Awards is seeking jurors for our people-based and project-based awards. Please submit your application here. And, as always, several awards are now open for submissions. Visit the Honors & Awards page for more information.
WLS 2023 call for proposals open
Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS) is coming to Boston, September 14-16, 2023, and is looking for fresh, inspiring, and empowering content. This premier event brings together the industry’s largest network of diverse women who are breaking down barriers, making themselves visible, and manifesting the careers they want—while making a difference in the world. The call for proposals is open! Submissions are due by April 7, 2023. Learn more and submit here >
Webinars
AIAU webinar: Help firms embrace climate action
Join us for an upcoming webinar So You Want to Build a Climate-Minded Architectural Practice on March 28 at 12pm ET. Hear from key sustainability and climate professionals in the industry as they take us through AIA's Climate Action Business Playbook and its strategies for transforming practice and integrating climate action in the design process. Learn more and register here >