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AIA Film Challenge 2022 Winners Announced

Watch and enjoy these extraordinary films and learn how architects are driving positive change through the power of design. See the Winning Films>

Announcements

The AIA Leadership Summit 2023 (formerly Grassroots)

The name for the former AIA Grassroots Leadership Event has been rebranded to reflect the event’s purpose and target audience—our leaders. The new name is The AIA Leadership Summit.

The event officially starts on Tuesday, February 14 at 2pm and ends on Friday, February 17 by 12pm at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. The hotel rate is $269 per night plus taxes of $14.95% at this time. Registration opens in December. Learn more >

Firm billings for September 2022

AIA's Architecture Billings Index, a leading indicator of nonresidential construction, is available to AIA members for free. Architecture firm billings grew at a modest pace in September with a score of 51.7. Firms also reported strong revenue growth in 2022 but were less optimistic looking toward 2023. Learn more >

Celebrate the 2022 AIA Film Challenge winners

Starting November 4 at 11:30am ET, join us on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter , where we'll celebrate and share our winning films each Friday with the #FridayFilms hashtag. Heads up! Winners come from South Carolina, New York, North Dakota, and Massachusetts.

Webinars

Upcoming AIA 2030 Commitment webinar

What progress have more than 20,000 projects designed last year made towards net-zero carbon? On November 9, join us for an upcoming webinar, AIA 2030 Commitment by the Numbers Report (RY21): A Look into Firms’ Progress Towards Net-Zero, for a conversation on key findings from reporting 2030 signatories this year. Earn 1 LU/HSW. Register now >

Resources for a World of Economic Uncertainty

On November 15, gain real resources from trusted economists of the Associated General Contractors of America, the American Institute of Architects, and ConstructConnect at our Fall 2022 Economic Webcast. The economists will clarify the industry’s state, recessionary risks, and ongoing changes in supply chains, labor, and inflation. Register now >

News from National

Announcements

The AIA Leadership Summit 2023 (formerly Grassroots)

The name for the former AIA Grassroots Leadership Event has been rebranded to reflect the event’s purpose and target audience—our leaders. The new name is The AIA Leadership Summit.

The event officially starts on Tuesday, February 14 at 2pm and ends on Friday, February 17 by 12pm at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C. The hotel rate is $269 per night plus taxes of $14.95% at this time. Registration will be open in December. Learn more >

The annual AIA 2030 Commitment by the Numbers report is released

The AIA 2030 Commitment offers architects a way to publicly show their dedication and track progress toward a carbon-neutral future. With over 400 firms reporting, this year’s report showcases significant improvements across the industry to reach net zero. Learn more >

The Climate Action Business Playbook

This new sustainability resource is key to building an architectural practice that embraces climate change mitigation and adaptation. Explore now to accelerate your firm's efforts to deliver projects aligned with the priorities for the climate. Learn more >

Events

COTE Peer-to-Pier: A Greenbuild gather

AIA COTE, AIA San Francisco COTE, Architecture 2030, and EHDD invite you to an evening happy hour on Wednesday, November 2 to celebrate the launch of two new innovative tools for decarbonizing the built environment: Early Phase Integrated Carbon assessment (EPIC) and the Carbon Avoided Retrofit Estimator (CARE) tool. Register here >

Webinars

Breaking barriers: Women in Construction

On October 31, join us for a riveting episode with Swinerton SVP & CAO Lauren Nunnally, who will share her perspective on talent, culture, and business success. Earn 1 AIA LU credit. Register here >

AIA releases latest 2030 Commitment results

WASHINGTON – October 6, 2022 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) By the Numbers report for 2021 showcases the annual performance of the architecture and engineering firm signatories of the 2030 Commitment. The By the Numbers report can be explored on AIA’s website.  

With buildings contributing almost 40 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, architecture and design firms have the opportunity to transform their practice and contribute to significant emission reductions. The AIA 2030 Commitment offers architects and engineers a way to publicly show their dedication and track progress toward a carbon-neutral future by working toward the goal of carbon-neutral buildings by 2030.