The American Institute of Architects: AIA
Use the AIA designation to signify the highest standards of practice. Earn HSWs, AIA LUs, & more through industry-best continuing education. Utilize hundreds of proven resources to elevate your career. Support advocacy wins that safeguard your profession and the environment. Save big on events like AIA24 & WLS with member-only pricing.
AIA Resource Center
AIA Resource Center. Explore AIA resources to help you succeed in every aspect of architecture and design, including climate action, equity, firm management, business acumen, and best practices. We have resources for every career stage, from students to firm owners. Featured.
Continuing education for architecture professionals | The ... - AIA
Earn AXP experience hours through AIA continuing education at your component, firm, or through AIAU, which includes the Emerge Series—free for AIA Associate members. AIA continuing education is the AEC industry’s best learning. Browse virtual, in-person, and peer-to-peer CE that earns HSW, ADA, GBCI, RIBA, and AIA LU credits.
Preparing for the ARE | The American Institute of Architects - AIA
Dec 5, 2023 · One of the primary requirements for becoming a licensed architect is passing the Architect Registration Exam (ARE). The exam covers six practice areas: practice management, project management, programming and analysis, project planning and design, project development and documentation, and construction evaluation—preparing you for ...
About AIA | The American Institute of Architects
13. architects founded AIA in 1857. What started as 13 architects in a New York office in 1857 has grown to become the largest, most influential network of architects and design professionals in 2023. Our 98,000+ global member community shares a passion for design, a desire to change the world, and a commitment to the highest standards of practice.
Integrated Project Delivery: A Guide - AIA
Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) integrates people, systems, business structures, and practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the talents and insights of all participants. The goals of IPD are to optimize project results, increase value to owners, reduce waste, and maximize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication ...
MasterSpec | The American Institute of Architects - AIA
AIA MasterSpec enables design professionals and their firms to research and select building product manufacturers, write specifications, collaborate, and create project manuals in one intuitive tool. This powerful resource is exclusively developed by Deltek, a strategic partner of AIA. With more than 50,000 product listings in Specpoint ...
Calculating the architect’s fee: Is there a better way? - AIA
Nov 29, 2023 · There are a few nuances that owners and architects should understand when calculating the architect’s fee as a percentage of the owner’s budget. For example, B101-2017 clarifies that once the owner makes a progress payment to the architect, it cannot be adjusted based on subsequent increases or decreases in the owner’s budget.
AIA Framework for Design Excellence
The AIA Framework for Design Excellence represents the defining principles of design excellence in the 21st century. Comprised of 10 principles and accompanied by searching questions, the framework informs progress toward a zero-carbon, healthy, just, resilient, and equitable built environment. Van Leesten Memorial Bridge by INFORM Studio.
AIA Compensation & Benefits Report
November 29, 2023. The AIA Compensation & Benefits Report is the architecture industry’s most comprehensive report on salary, hiring, and benefits trends. The 2023 edition includes data from firms in 35 states, 37 metro areas, and 21 cities. Architects. Firm owners.