activities · 36
what they do
direct service · 23
- Architectural Awards and Recognition Programs Architecture and Engineering Design AwardsCelebrates excellence in architecture through various awards programs, recognizing outstanding buildings, spaces, people, firms, and students. Awards include the Twenty-five Year Award, Architecture Firm Award, Small Project Award, Young Architect Award, Housing Award, Regional & Urban Design Award, COTE® Top Ten for Students award, Medal for Academic Excellence, and the Edward C. Kemper Award.
- Architectural Awards and Recognition Programs Architecture and Engineering Design AwardsCelebrates excellence in architecture through various awards programs, recognizing outstanding buildings, spaces, firms, young architects, and individuals for their contributions to the profession and society. This includes awards for design excellence, urban design, housing, and academic achievement.
- Architectural Awards and Recognition Programs Architecture and Engineering Design AwardsCelebrates excellence in architecture through various awards programs, including those for design excellence, green projects (COTE® Top Ten), urban design, twenty-five year old buildings, architecture firms, young architects, housing design, and academic achievement. It also awards Fellowship, AIA's highest membership honor, and the Edward C. Kemper Award for service to the profession.
- Architectural Specification and Product Information ResourcesProvides MasterSpec®, a comprehensive product research and specifications resource, offering over 50,000 product listings in Specpoint with unbiased information, sustainability content, and integration with Autodesk® Revit®. This tool helps design professionals research, select manufacturers, write specifications, and create project manuals.
- Architectural Specification and Product Information ResourcesProvides MasterSpec®, a comprehensive product research and specifications resource, and Specpoint, which offers over 50,000 product listings with unbiased information, sustainability content, and integration with Autodesk® Revit® to boost project efficiency and accuracy.
- Architectural Specification and Product Information ResourcesProvides MasterSpec®, a comprehensive product research and specifications resource, enabling design professionals to research and select building product manufacturers, write specifications, and create project manuals. It offers over 50,000 product listings in Specpoint with unbiased information, sustainability content, and integration with Autodesk® Revit®.
- Architectural Tours and Site Visits Architectural Site and Studio ToursOrganizes tours of architectural studios and significant architectural sites, such as the Architectural Resource Team in Phoenix and the Prescott Post Office and Federal Courthouse, through its COTE and Grand Canyon chapters.
- Architectural Tours and Site Visits Architectural Site and Studio ToursOrganizes tours of architectural studios and significant architectural sites, such as the Architectural Resource Team in Phoenix and the Prescott Post Office and Federal Courthouse.
- Career Development and Support Professional Certification Support ProgramsConnects members with mentorship programs, offers a free salary calculator tool, and provides national committee leadership volunteer opportunities. It also maintains an AIA transcript service to track continuing education and AXP hours for licensing.
- Career Support and Mentorship Professional Certification Support ProgramsConnects members with mentorship programs, offers a free salary calculator tool, and provides national committee leadership volunteer opportunities to advance careers.
- Compensation and Career Support Tools Professional Certification Support ProgramsOffers a free salary calculator and publishes compensation reports to support career advancement and equitable pay practices in the architecture profession.
- Continuing Education Transcript Service Architectural Licensure and Continuing Education SupportMaintains an AIA transcript service to track continuing education activity and AXP hours, which is accepted by nearly all state licensing boards.
- Continuing Education and Professional Development Architectural Licensure and Continuing Education SupportOffers hundreds of continuing education courses, certificate programs, and exam prep (including ARE 5.0), providing HSW, ADA, GBCI, RIBA, and AIA LU credits. Also maintains a transcript service accepted by nearly all state licensing boards.
- Design Excellence Recognition and Awards Programs Architecture and Engineering Design AwardsAdministers a comprehensive awards program recognizing excellence in architecture, including the Gold Medal, Architecture Firm Award, Young Architect Award, Housing Award, Interior Architecture Award, COTE® Top Ten, and specialized honors for public architecture, education, and service.
- Global Campus Operation Building Decarbonization & Green CertificationOperates a global campus in Washington, D.C. within a historic Brutalist building that has been retrofitted to be one of the nation's first major net-zero projects.
- Knowledge Sharing and Member Networking Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingOperates over 200 local chapters and provides Knowledge Communities, online forums, mentorship programs, and virtual/in-person events—including conferences, webinars, and social gatherings—to support networking and information exchange among AEC professionals.
- Member Support and Career Development Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingOperates over 200 local chapters that facilitate events and volunteer opportunities. It connects members with mentorship programs, provides a free salary calculator tool, and offers national committee leadership volunteer opportunities.
- Networking and Community Building Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingHosts events, conferences, webinars, and educational sessions for networking and professional development. It also provides Knowledge Communities and member groups with online tools and forums, and organizes social events and tours of architectural sites and studios.
- Networking and Community Building Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingHosts events, conferences, webinars, and educational sessions for networking and professional development. It operates over 200 local chapters that facilitate virtual and in-person events, awards programs, and volunteer opportunities, including specific groups for women in architecture and associates.
- Networking and Community Building Professional Association Chapter ProgrammingHosts events, conferences, webinars, and educational sessions for networking and professional development. It also operates over 200 local chapters that facilitate virtual and in-person events, and provides Knowledge Communities and member groups for information sharing and networking.
- Public and Community EngagementOrganizes architectural tours, open meetings, and public-facing events—such as studio visits and site tours—to promote awareness of design excellence and connect architects with communities.
- Specification Tools and Product ResourcesProvides MasterSpec® and Specpoint—comprehensive, regularly updated specification and product research tools with over 50,000 listings—enabling architects to write accurate project manuals, select building products, and access sustainability language for LEED, Calgreen, and other standards.
- Volunteer and Leadership OpportunitiesProvides national and chapter-level volunteer roles including awards juries, advisory councils, leadership groups, and Board of Directors positions to engage members in governance and professional service.
advocacy · 2
- Advocacy for Architectural and Built Environment Policies Healthcare Professional AdvocacyAdvocates at international, federal, state, and local levels for policies related to tax fairness, affordable housing production, climate action, democracy in design, and the preservation of historic buildings. This includes organizing advocacy days and joining coalitions to protect preservation processes.
- Policy Advocacy Across Multiple Jurisdictions Healthcare Professional AdvocacyAdvocates at international, federal, state, and local levels for policies related to tax fairness, affordable housing, climate action, democracy in design, preservation standards, and recognition of architecture as a professional degree. Includes organizing Advocacy Day and joining coalitions to protect federal historic buildings.
research · 3
- Architectural Research and Forecasting Construction Industry Research & Education ProgramsConducts and publishes research reports, including "The Architect’s Journey to Specification" detailing architects' specification habits, the "AIA Small Firm Compensation & Benefits Report" on pay practices, and a "Consensus Construction Forecast" based on surveys of construction economists.
- Architectural Research and Reporting Construction Industry Research & Education ProgramsConducts and publishes research reports, including the "Architect’s Journey to Specification" detailing architects' specification habits, the Small Firm Compensation & Benefits Report, and a Consensus Construction Forecast based on surveys of construction economists.
- Research and Industry Forecasting Construction Industry Research & Education ProgramsConducts and publishes original research including biannual Consensus Construction Forecast surveys, the AIA Small Firm Compensation & Benefits Report, and "The Architect’s Journey to Specification" report to inform market strategies and industry practices.
capacity building · 8
- AI Task Force for Architectural Resources Occupational Safety & Practice GuidelinesThe AI Task Force leads efforts to address opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in architecture by developing resources.
- AI Task Force for Architectural Resources Occupational Safety & Practice GuidelinesLeads efforts to address opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in architecture by developing resources for the profession.
- Business and Leadership Capacity Building Occupational Safety & Practice GuidelinesOffers the AIA Business Academy, safety assessment training (SAP), AI Task Force resources, and international practice support to strengthen financial, operational, strategic, and technical capabilities for architects and firms.
- Capacity Building for Architectural Professionals Occupational Safety & Practice GuidelinesOffers Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training for architects, engineers, and building officials. It also develops resources to address opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in architecture, provides resources for members practicing overseas, and coordinates bilateral agreements with international architectural organizations.
- Disaster Safety Assessment Training Disaster Response Volunteer TrainingProvides Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training to architects, engineers, building officials, and inspectors on how to assess homes and buildings after disasters.
- Professional Development and Continuing Education Architectural Licensure and Continuing Education SupportProvides hundreds of continuing education courses, certificate programs, and exam preparation for the ARE 5.0 exam, offering various professional credits. It also offers business acumen courses and resources for members practicing overseas.
- Professional Development and Continuing Education Architectural Licensure and Continuing Education SupportProvides hundreds of continuing education courses, certificate programs, and exam preparation for the ARE 5.0, offering various credits (HSW, ADA, GBCI, RIBA, AIA LU). It also offers business acumen courses and resources for members practicing overseas.
- Professional Development and Continuing Education Architectural Licensure and Continuing Education SupportProvides hundreds of continuing education courses and certificate programs, offering various professional credits (HSW, ADA, GBCI, RIBA, AIA LU). It also offers business acumen courses, ARE 5.0 exam preparation, and maintains a transcript service for tracking education and AXP hours.
strategies · 30
how they think
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- Advancing Design Excellence through a Framework design_excellence_frameworkThe organization defines and promotes design excellence through a comprehensive framework that emphasizes sustainable, resilient, and inclusive design, addressing health, safety, and wellbeing challenges, and challenging architects and designers with ten principles and guiding questions.
- Advancing design excellence through a principles-based framework design excellence frameworkThe organization uses the AIA Framework for Design Excellence, which includes ten principles and guiding questions, to define and promote sustainable, resilient, inclusive design that addresses health, safety, and wellbeing in the built environment.
- Advancing professional development and best practices through comprehensive resources professional_resource_developmentThe organization provides extensive architecture and design resources to support professional development, advance climate action, promote equity, and disseminate best practices within the built environment. This includes offering continuing education, business acumen programs, and volunteer opportunities to support career advancement and facilitate product specification by architects.
- Advancing professional development and best practices through comprehensive resources professional_resource_developmentThe organization provides extensive architecture and design resources, including continuing education and expert advice, to support professional development, foster best practices, and advance critical areas like climate action, equity, and firm management within the built environment.
- Cultivating equity, diversity, and inclusion within the architecture profession equity_diversity_inclusionThe organization actively builds a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the architecture profession, firms, and chapters by providing essential guides, resources, and educational opportunities.
- Cultivating equity, diversity, and inclusion within the architecture profession equity_diversity_inclusionThe organization actively builds a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the architecture profession, firms, and chapters by providing guides, resources, and education.
- Defining and promoting design excellence for a sustainable and equitable built environment design_excellence_frameworkThe organization defines and promotes design excellence through a comprehensive framework that emphasizes sustainable, resilient, and inclusive design, aiming to transform architectural practice to achieve a zero-carbon, equitable, and healthy built environment.
- Driving climate action through transformation of architectural practice climate actionThe organization aims to achieve a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment by influencing how architects design and build, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions across the industry.
- Driving industry innovation and market influence through strategic partnerships industry_partnership_networkThe organization partners with leading brands and technology providers, leveraging market research and continuing education, to connect them with architects, influence the U.S. building construction market, and improve project efficiencies.
- Driving industry partnerships and market influence industry_partnership_networkThe organization partners with leading brands to connect them with architects, influence the U.S. building construction market, and provides exclusive market research to inform strategic planning and product development. It also collaborates with technology providers to enhance project efficiencies.
- Fostering Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion equity_diversity_inclusionThe organization builds a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the architecture profession, firms, and chapters by providing guides, resources, and education.
- Fostering a connected and supportive professional community professional_network_buildingThe organization builds a strong community for architects and design professionals by providing a centralized hub, facilitating connections through events and local chapters, and offering support to enhance professional networks and collaboration.
- Fostering community and professional networks professional_network_buildingThe organization builds a strong community for architects and design professionals by providing a centralized hub, facilitating connections through events, knowledge communities, and local chapters, and serving as a cultural destination to encourage discovery and creativity.
- Industry Partnerships and Market Influence industry_partnership_networkThe organization partners with leading brands and technology providers, leveraging market research and continuing education, to connect them with architects, influence the U.S. building construction market, and improve project efficiencies.
- Influencing policy and legislation through multi-level advocacy and member mobilization multi_level_policy_advocacyThe organization engages in multi-level policy advocacy, monitors legislative landscapes, and mobilizes its members to shape policies that support the architecture profession, advance equity and sustainability, and influence the built environment. This includes supporting pro-architect candidates through a political action committee.
- Influencing policy and legislation to shape the built environment multi_level_policy_advocacyThe organization engages in multi-level policy advocacy, tracks legislative developments, and mobilizes its members to champion policies that support the architecture profession, promote sustainable and equitable design, and influence the built environment.
- Influencing policy through political engagement and member mobilization political action committeeThe organization mobilizes members and supports pro-architect candidates for federal office through its bipartisan political action committee (ArchiPac) to expand architects’ influence on design, practice, and economic policy.
- Informing homeowners and the public about design trends educationThe organization educates homeowners about current trends in home, kitchen, bath, and property design through the Home Design Trends Survey, increasing public awareness and engagement with architectural innovation.
- Leveraging member networks and community building for professional connection professional network buildingThe organization fosters a centralized professional community through local chapters, events, and knowledge communities to support connection, collaboration, and peer learning among architects and design professionals.
- Multi-level policy advocacy to shape the built environment multi-level policy advocacyThe organization engages in advocacy at international, federal, state, and local levels to champion policies that support architectural practice, improve codes and standards, and influence smart public investment and pro-design incentives.
- Policy Advocacy and Legislative Influence multi-level_policy_advocacyThe organization engages in multi-level policy advocacy, monitors legislative landscapes, and supports pro-architect candidates to shape policies that support the business and practice of architecture, expand architects' influence, and advance equity and sustainability in the built environment.
- Positioning architecture as a cultural and creative force cultural destinationThe organization fosters connection, discovery, and creativity by operating campus spaces that serve as cultural destinations, enhancing public engagement with design and architecture.
- Professional Development and Community Building professional_development_and_community_buildingThe organization supports the professional development and career advancement of architects and design professionals by providing resources, continuing education, business acumen programs, and fostering a strong community through events, knowledge communities, and local chapters.
- Promoting design excellence for a sustainable and equitable built environment design_excellence_frameworkThe organization defines and promotes design excellence through a framework that emphasizes sustainable, resilient, and inclusive design, addressing health, safety, and wellbeing. It aims to transform architectural practice to achieve a zero-carbon, equitable, and healthy built environment by influencing design and construction to reduce carbon emissions and acknowledging exemplary work through awards.
- Promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within the architecture profession equity, diversity, and inclusionThe organization builds a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion in architecture firms, chapters, and the broader profession by providing guides, resources, and education to support systemic change.
- Recognizing and Inspiring Excellence through Awards awards_programThe organization uses awards programs to acknowledge impactful and exemplary work in architecture and design, aiming to set new standards of excellence and inspire innovation within the field.
- Recognizing excellence and inspiring innovation through awards awards_programThe organization uses its awards program to acknowledge exemplary architectural work, set new standards of excellence, and motivate innovation across the profession.
- Strengthening industry influence through strategic partnerships and market intelligence industry_partnership_networkThe organization partners with leading brands and technology providers, offering them access to architects and exclusive market research to shape product development and influence the U.S. building construction market.
- Supporting professional development through education and career advancement resources career development supportThe organization supports architects and AEC professionals at all career stages with continuing education, business acumen programs, licensure preparation, and volunteer opportunities to advance their skills and competitiveness.
- Transforming Architecture for Climate Action climate_actionThe organization aims to transform the practice of architecture to achieve a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment by influencing how the industry designs and builds to reduce carbon emissions.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
AIA Awards
A program that recognizes impactful and exemplary work in architecture and design through various awards, including the Medal for Academic Excellence, COTE® Top Ten for Students, Fellowship, Regional & Urban Design Award, Twenty-five Year Award, Architecture Firm Award, Small Project Award, Young Architect Award, Housing Award, and Edward C. Kemper Award.
AIA MasterSpec®
A comprehensive product research and specification resource powered by Deltek Specpoint, offering specification software to streamline spec writing, product selection, and project manual creation for design professionals.
relationships · 34
who they work with
- AIA Community Hub Network — Platform connecting AIA members to a global network of architects and design professionals.
- AIA Phoenix Metro Partner — One of the chapters of AIA Arizona.
- AIA Southern Arizona Partner — One of the chapters of AIA Arizona, located in Tucson.
- American Institute for Architecture Students (AIAS) Partner — Collaborative partnership with a leading professional organization.
- Andersen Windows Partner — Innovation partner that provides light, beauty, and performance solutions for openings in homes and commercial buildings.
- Arcadia, Inc. Funder — Title sponsor of AIA Arizona.
- ArchiPrep® Partner — Provides support for architectural licensure preparation.
- Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) Partner — Collaborative partnership with a leading professional organization.
- Autodesk® Revit® Partner — Specpoint integrates with Autodesk® Revit®.
- BlueScope Buildings Partner — Collaboration partner that serves the North American non-residential low-rise construction industry with a full spectrum of products and services.
- Carlisle Partner — Collaboration partner and recognized leader in the roofing industry, offering high-performance single-ply roofing solutions.
- ConstructConnect Partner — Innovation partner that enhances collaboration across the building industry by connecting architects with a network of trade contractors, estimators, building product manufacturers, and general contractors.
- Dacor Partner — Collaboration partner that designs and engineers luxury kitchen appliances.
- Dell Technologies Partner — Collaboration partner that provides technology solutions.
- Deltek Partner — Strategic partner that delivers software and information solutions for project intelligence, management, and collaboration, and is the exclusive developer of AIA MasterSpec.
- Deltek Partner — Strategic partner that powers AIA MasterSpec® with Specpoint® software and authors resource center content.
- Egnyte Partner — Collaboration partner that provides a cloud platform to simplify design collaboration workflows, deliver AI-powered insights, and safeguard data for architecture firms.
- HKS Partner — Leading firm offering AIA membership as an employee benefit through the AIA Group Enrollment Program.
- James Hardie Partner — Collaboration partner that creates superior, enduring home exterior products.
- Kawneer Partner — Collaboration partner and leader in architectural aluminum systems, delivering curtain wall, window, entrance, and framing solutions.
- Marvin Partner — Collaboration partner that provides windows and doors.
- Marvin Partner — Partner that used AIA market research to deepen engagement with architects.
- National Architectural Accreditation Board (NAAB) Partner — Collaborative partnership with a leading professional organization.
- National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) Partner — Collaborative partnership with a leading professional organization.
- National Gypsum Partner — Collaboration partner and leading manufacturer of innovative building products, including gypsum board, finishing products, and cement board systems.
- National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Partner — Collaborative partnership with a leading professional organization.
- Oldcastle Building Envelope Partner — Strategic partner and leading supplier of products specified to close the building envelope, including curtain wall, window wall, architectural windows, storefront systems, doors, skylights, and architectural glass.
- Owens Corning Partner — Collaboration partner and global company that develops and produces insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composites.
- Perkins&Will Partner — Leading firm offering AIA membership as an employee benefit through the AIA Group Enrollment Program.
- ROCKWOOL Partner — Collaboration partner that provides advanced, high-performance stone wool solutions for buildings.
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