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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