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Firm billings for April 2021

AIA's Architecture Billings Index is a recognized leading indicator for nonresidential construction and is available to AIA members for free. April’s index showed billings continue their rebound, with a strong ABI score of 57.9. Firms also reported concerns over price and availability of construction materials and products.
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Northwest One: Low-income displacement

Loss of neighborhood identity can lead to stigmatization of residents both pre- and post-displacement. In this session, you’ll learn the story of the Northwest One neighborhood in Washington, DC, and how Urban Renewal began a process of displacement and gentrification. Earn 1 LU/HSW Register >

Learn more about 2021's best in education design

Join the Committee on Architecture for Education as we celebrate the 2021 Education Facility Design Award winners and hear directly from the firms about what makes these projects so special. Earn 1 LU. Learn more >

New Payment Applications

Join us to learn about the new Cost of the Work Payment Applications, when to use the forms, key distinctions from the traditional G702 and G703, and the implications of a Schedule of Values that changes over time.
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Lessons learned from COVID-19: Solutions to America’s housing crisis

In this session, National Low Income Housing Coalition President and CEO Diane Yentel will share insights into how the pandemic exacerbated America’s housing crisis, accelerated racial inequities, and exposed significant gaps in our nation’s housing safety net. Earn 1 LU/HSW. Register >

Call for submissions: 2021 Design for Aging

This competition recognizes innovative design solutions that improve quality of life for aging communities. Submissions will be evaluated against the AIA Framework for Design Excellence, among other criteria. New for 2021 is an affordability category. Submissions are due by 5pm ET on July 15. Learn more >

Call for submissions: 2021 AIA Upjohn Research Initiative grants

The Upjohn program funds up to six research grants of $15,000-$30,000 per recipient annually for projects completed in a 6- to 18-month period. Research should be relevant and applicable to practicing architects and correlate to the priorities outlined in AIA's Climate Action Plan. Deadline: September 1, 2021.
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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 >