named programs · 2 · from sources
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.
activities · 8 groups
what they do
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Architectural Licensure Exam Preparation 7 activities
- ARE 5.0 Exam PreparationOffers exam preparation courses for the ARE 5.0 exam, specifically covering Construction & Evaluation.
- Continuing Education Transcript ServiceMaintains 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 DevelopmentOffers 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.
- Professional Development and Continuing EducationProvides 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 EducationProvides 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.
- Professional Development and Continuing EducationProvides 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 EducationOffers a wide range of continuing education courses, certificate programs, and business acumen courses (including the AIA Business Academy) to enhance architectural knowledge, practice, and leadership skills. Provides a transcript service to track continuing education and AXP hours.
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Industry-Specific Awards Programs 5 activities
- Architectural Awards and Recognition ProgramsCelebrates 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 ProgramsCelebrates 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 ProgramsCelebrates excellence in architecture through various awards programs, recognizing outstanding buildings, spaces, firms, and individuals for design, leadership, contributions to the profession, and academic achievement. Awards include the Gold Medal, Architecture Firm Award, Young Architect Award, and the Twenty-five Year Award.
- Architectural Awards and Recognition ProgramsCelebrates 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.
- Design Excellence Recognition and Awards ProgramsAdministers 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.
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Construction Industry Research & Benchmarking 4 activities
- Architectural Research and ForecastingConducts 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 ReportingConducts 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.
- Architectural Research and ReportingConducts and publishes research reports, including the "Architect’s Journey to Specification" detailing architects' specification habits, the "Small Firm Compensation & Benefits Report" on pay practices, and the "Consensus Construction Forecast" on business conditions for the construction industry.
- Research and Industry ForecastingConducts 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.
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Healthcare Professional Advocacy 3 activities
- Advocacy for Architectural and Built Environment PoliciesAdvocates 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 specific campaigns against narrower definitions of professional degrees and for climate protection.
- Advocacy for Architectural and Built Environment PoliciesAdvocates 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 JurisdictionsAdvocates 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.
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Architectural Site Tours and Educational Programs 2 activities
- Architectural Tours and Site VisitsOrganizes tours of architectural studios and significant architectural sites, such as the Architectural Resource Team in Phoenix and the Prescott Post Office and Federal Courthouse.
- Architectural Tours and Site VisitsOrganizes 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.
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Disaster Response Training for Personnel 2 activities
- Disaster Safety Assessment TrainingProvides Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training to architects, engineers, building officials, and inspectors on how to assess homes and buildings after disasters.
- Disaster Safety Assessment TrainingProvides Safety Assessment Program (SAP) Training to architects, engineers, building officials, and inspectors on how to assess homes and buildings after disasters.
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Building Sustainability Certification & Assessment 2 activities
- Global Campus OperationOperates 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.
- Global Campus OperationOperates 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.
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Uncategorized 24 activities
- AI Task Force for Architectural ResourcesLeads efforts to address opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in architecture by developing resources for the profession.
- AI Task Force for Architectural ResourcesThe AI Task Force leads efforts to address opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in architecture by developing resources.
- AI in Architecture Resource DevelopmentThe AI Task Force leads efforts to address opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in architecture by developing resources.
- AIA Contract Documents CoordinationCoordinates closely with AIA Contract Documents.
- 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 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 design software like Autodesk® Revit®.
- Business and Leadership Capacity BuildingOffers 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 ProfessionalsOffers 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.
- Career Development and MentorshipConnects members with mentorship programs to advance careers and offers a free salary calculator tool to provide salary ranges for architectural positions. Provides national committee leadership volunteer opportunities.
- Career Development and SupportConnects 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 MentorshipConnects members with mentorship programs, offers a free salary calculator tool, and provides national committee leadership volunteer opportunities to advance careers.
- Compensation and Career Support ToolsOffers a free salary calculator and publishes compensation reports to support career advancement and equitable pay practices in the architecture profession.
- International Architectural SupportProvides resources for members practicing overseas, coordinates bilateral agreements with international architectural organizations, and supports international chapters in various countries.
- Knowledge Sharing and Member NetworkingOperates 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 DevelopmentOperates 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 BuildingHosts 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 BuildingHosts 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.
- Networking and Community BuildingFacilitates networking and information sharing through Knowledge Communities, member groups, over 200 local chapters, and events such as conferences, webinars, and social gatherings. Organizes tours of architectural studios and significant sites.
- Networking and Community BuildingHosts 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.
- 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.
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financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$853K
Contributions & grants$101K12%
Program service revenue$749K88%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$48
expenses
Total expenses$699K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$299K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$483K
Cash$299K
Investments$168K
Liabilities$160K
Net assets$322K
Liquid reserves8.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +28.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022
who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN CZARNECKI | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $146K |
board members · 16
- ANNETTE PARK — DIRECTOR
- BETSY LYNCH — PAST PRESIDENT
- BROOK MONTELONGO — DIRECTOR
- DAMON LEVERETT — PRESIDENT-ELECT
- DAN CLEVENGER — DIRECTOR
- JACK DEBARTOLO III — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY FLEMMING — DIRECTOR
- JORDAN KRAVITZ — DIRECTOR
- JULIE STEWART — DIRECTOR
- KATHERINE DUDZIK-SMITH — DIRECTOR
- KATHY HANCOX — PRESIDENT
- MICHAEL TAYLOR — DIRECTOR
- PATRICK PANETTA — TREASURER
- RICK MCLAIN — SECRETARY
- ROSEMARY BRIGHT — DIRECTOR
- SARA YEHIA — DIRECTOR
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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