Announcements
Firm billings for August 2022
AIA's Architecture Billings Index, a leading nonresidential construction indicator, is free to AIA members. August’s ABI score of 53.3 continued to indicate strong business conditions at architecture firms. Firms also reported client willingness to invest in improving energy efficiency has increased in recent years:
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Introducing a new AIA equitable communities resource
The Architect's Role in Creating Equitable Communities shares how architects can, in their projects and practices, bring about racially just and equitable outcomes for all members of the communities they serve. Delve into the resource as you design for impactful outcomes for social equity. Learn more >
Call for proposals/submissions
A’23 Call for proposals: Deadline extended!
The deadline for the AIA Conference on Architecture 2023 call for proposals has been extended to Friday, October 14. Submission details, deadline, and timeline adjustments are now available at conferenceonarchitecture.com.
Honors & Awards’ top awards open
Visit the Honors & Awards pages to begin your submission for Fellowship and other prestigious awards.
2023 National committee nominations call
Nominations for the national committee for 2023 are now being accepted. Please let your members know about these opportunities and encourage them to apply. The application deadline for the 2023 appointment cycle is Monday, October 17, at 5pm EST. Learn more and apply here >
AIA Housing Awards closing soon
It’s a life necessity, a sanctuary for the human spirit, and many people’s first and most personal encounter with architecture: the house. By recognizing the best in home design, AIA Housing Awards show the world how beauty, safety, sustainability, and comfort can come together. The application deadline is Thursday, October 20, at 5pm EST. Learn more and apply here >
AIA Small Project Awards
The AIA Small Project Awards highlight the value that small projects bring to communities and individuals and showcase the design excellence that architects provide regardless of size and budget limitations. The application deadline is November 10 at 5pm EST. Learn More >
Webinars
The Small Firm's Guide to AIA Contract Documents
Back by popular demand! On October 6 at 1pm EST, learn how to protect your small architecture firm by using AIA contracts effectively. Register here >
2022 AIA Education Facility Design Awards
Recognized projects represent state-of-the-art learning environments, including early childhood, K-12, alternative, community, and technical colleges, schools of higher education, corporate or other specialized training centers. Others include non-traditional learning environments such as community centers, museums, libraries, nature centers, and interpretive centers. Join us as we celebrate the 2022 recipients!
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Is Decarbonization in Health Care Possible?
How can healthcare legitimately remove carbon from the delivery of care? Is it fully possible? Join this unique webinar, designed as a panel forum, to hear the owner-side of the equation and engineering/consulting side, hosted by the Academy of Architecture for Health (AAH) on October 18 at 2pm EST. Earn 1 AIA LU/HSW credit.
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Gaining confidence in the AIA Resilient Project Process
On Wednesday, October 19 at 3pm EST, you'll learn about the importance of resilient and climate-adaptive design and how to incorporate these concepts into design phases. Hear important talking points on influencing effective resilient design outcomes from leading AIA & ULI resilience experts. Earn 1 AIA LU/HSW credit. Register now >
Decarbonization and the future of RCFE design
On October 24, the Design for Aging Knowledge Community (DFA), participants will be able to determine how the 2022 energy code updates will impact Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (RCFE) design and construction and the impact on future safety issues. Earn 1 AIA LU/HSW credit. Learn more and register >
