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Member CES audit

Each year we conduct a CES Member Audit, ensuring members complete their 18 LUs, 12 being HSW. We will notify those selected for audit of their pass or not passed status. However, we willautomatically waive all audited members who did not pass. No action is needed. Please note, this pertains only to the AIA CES member audit and not local licensing jurisdictions.

2022 Awards Cycle: See what’s open

The 2022 Awards cycle has kicked off with several awards that are currently open. Among those are Architecture, Architecture Firm, Gold Medal, Interior Architecture, Regional & Urban, and Twenty-five year.
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How hybrid are you? A frank consideration of your post-pandemic workplace

This discussion will take a hard look at the ongoing definition, development, and hurdles of hybrid work environments in the A/E field and beyond, with insights from leading workplace designers and behavioral scientists. Earn 1 LU/HSW Register today >

The Crossroads of Design and Leadership

This session will cover effective strategies for collaboration, innovation, and interchange between emerging professionals and seasoned practitioners. Attendees will learn how to incorporate professional practice methodologies conducive to mentorship and career development. Earn 1.5 LUs. Learn more >

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Local COTE Guide for chapters

The COTE guide offers best practices, context, examples, and other resources to chapters or related groups operating or stating in local or state AIA components. Access the guide here.

Claims against design professionals

Design professionals have continued to report claims in the last year despite the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the design and construction industry. Hear from an executive insurance claims counsel about the project types and issues involved in these claims and how to avoid them. Register today >

Firm billings for March 2021

AIA's Architecture Billings Index is a recognized leading indicator for nonresidential construction and is available to AIA members for free. March’s index showed billings continued their turnaround, with a strong ABI score of 55.6. Inquiries into new work and the value of new design contracts also both continued to rise. Learn more >

Gold Medal and Architecture Firm Award

The 2022 Gold Medal and 2022 Architecture Firm Award are open for submission through July 27, 2021 at 5pm eastern.

Call for proposals: Academy of Architecture for Justice Fall Conference

Sessions should explore how architects and allied professionals shape new approaches to justice. Consider how to introduce the community and therapeutic courts, restorative and trauma-informed practices, peacemaking centers, opportunities for diversion, deflection, and other community-based alternatives to incarceration that support healing and recovery. Submit by June 11 at 5pm ET. Learn more >

Meet the candidates for the National 2021 Board of Directors and view their speeches

The following members announced their candidacy for the AIA National Board of Directors by the deadline of February 15, 2021. One candidate will be elected in each office. Chapter delegates will vote at the AIA 2021 annual meeting on June 10, 2021,

2022-2024 At-large Director

Alton P. Chow, AIA (AIA Shanghai) Chow speech >

Kevin M. Holland, FAIA (AIA Los Angeles/AIA California)​ Holland speech >

Ricardo J. Rodriguez de Santiago, Assoc. AIA (AIA Washington DC) Rodriguez de Santiago speech >

2022-2023 Treasurer

Timothy C. Hawk, FAIA (AIA Columbus/AIA Ohio) Hawk speech >

Heather P. Philip-O’Neal, AIA (AIA New York Chapter/AIA New York) Phillip-O'Neal speech >

2022 First Vice President/2023 President-elect

Emily A. Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA (Boston Society of Architects/AIA Massachusetts) Grandstaff-Rice speech >

Abby P. Suckle, FAIA (AIA New York Chapter/AIA New York) Suckle speech >