Announcements
Firm billings for March 2023
AIA's Architecture Billings Index, a leading indicator of nonresidential construction, is available to AIA members for free. Architecture firm billings improved slightly in March with a score of 50.4. Firms also reported that clients place at least moderate priority on outcomes related to issues of health, resilience, and equity.Learn more here >
Free resource for AIA components and members
The AIA Trust Legal Network, a free member resource, is a searchable database to find experienced A/E construction lawyers by state. Enrollment is free for qualifying law firms. Encourage any A/E law firms not yet listed to enroll—or send their contact information to aiatrust@aia.org for follow-up. Learn more here >
2023 COTE Top Ten award recipients
Join us in celebrating this year’s COTE Top Ten award recipients. In its 27th year, the COTE Top Ten program highlights projects that meet the AIA Committee on the Environment's rigorous criteria for social, economic, and ecological value. View the winners here >
Webinars
Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Evaluator Training 2023
On May 10-11, attend two half-day trainings that certify licensed architects, engineers, or certified building inspectors to assist local governments in safety evaluation of their built environment in an aftermath of a disaster. Register here >
AIAU Live course: Evolving Preservation Policy toward Justice and Climate
Join us on May 17 as we discuss the intersection of historic preservation, energy performance codes, tax incentives, social justice, and climate action. It interrogates how these intertwined legacies of energy and justice may impede decarbonization and adaptation of the built environment. Register here >
A’23: Attention preservation and climate action architects
Join the Historic Resources Committee Knowledge Community on June 8 for a lunchtime discussion on the impact of climate change on historic buildings and sites. Learn about sea level rise, Embarcadero's historical context, current projects, potential solutions, and what HRC is doing in 2023. Network with preservation architects, enjoy food, and gain valuable insights. Register now >