A challenging hiring environment, AI, and shifting expectations are reshaping how young architects find work, develop skills, and envision their careers.

The AAJ Fall Conference 2026: Designing for Justice Positive and Community Connection will be held in Minneapolis, October 7-9, 2026. This conference will explore the pivotal role architects play ...

Illya Azaroff, FAIA, has been elected to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Board of Directors as 2025 President-elect/2026 President. Azaroff is an architect, geographer, and professor at ...

In 2017, The American Institute of Architects declared access to housing a fundamental right. This statement aligns with the AIA Code of Ethics, which asserts the importance of upholding human rights ...

That’s the advice Z Smith, FAIA, has for anyone daunted yet intrigued by the idea of jumping into architecture from a different field. Many Americans are considering a career change, with some ...

Delegates don't move forward with membership expansion and AIA president shares Board response to inquiry from former AIA presidents. June 7, 2024 AIA member delegates gathered in-person and virtually ...

Architects and design professionals play a central role in advancing their profession and improving the built environment. By pursuing specialized credentials, they can strengthen their expertise and ...

Registration is now open! Join the inaugural Firm Management Symposium (FMS) and learn the fundamentals that drive firm success: Winning work, driving results, and getting paid. Spots are ...

Mentorship is a powerful driver of career success—supporting professional growth, well-being, and retention and recruitment—while helping build a more diverse and inclusive workforce. AIA connects its ...

As the world’s largest design organization, AIA and its members help building owners navigate the complexities of renovation, new construction, and building reuse. AIA members are architects and ...

AIA partnered with the Center for WorkLife Law at the University of California Hastings College of the Law to conduct a study on workplace experiences in the architecture profession. The report is a ...

A Chief Architect is a strategic partner, embedding critical design thinking into local governance. By bridging the gap between policy, development, and the community, a Chief Architect ensures that ...