News from National June 15

Webinar Recording: UDream 

UDream is an innovative program that helps graduates from underrepresented groups get a strong start in the profession. View this webinar by representatives from AIA Pennsylvania and the Carnegie Mellon School of Architecture. 

Firm billings for April 2023 

Architecture firm billings softened in April with a score of 48.5. A majority of firms also reported that they expect 2023 firm profitability to be equal to or higher than 2022 levels. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index, a leading indicator of nonresidential construction, is available to AIA members for free by contacting economics@aia.org

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 trends relating to accessibility remain popular along with outdoor spaces. Meanwhile, project billings, inquiries, and design contracts showed modest weakness in Q1.

Interested in joining the AIA 2030 Commitment? Attend free webinar on July 29 

Entering its 14th, year, the AIA 2030 Commitment convenes a community of practice as the urgency to mitigate climate change heightens. This session introduces this key AIA climate program and how it can assist the profession in providing an actionable climate strategy and setting goals and benchmarks for reaching net zero emissions in the built environment. Register now >