America ByDesign: Architecture, a six-part series on CBS

AIA continues to highlight and advance the work of architects. During conversations our new CEO had with members this year, many shared the importance of AIA promoting the value of architects to a larger audience.

We’re excited to share that we recently engaged with America ByDesign: Architecture, a six-part series on CBS promoting American architectural innovation, ingenuity, and design excellence. All architects highlighted in the shows are AIA members. We were pleased to participate in this opportunity through the power of partnership and collaboration without cost to AIA.

This is a series you will not want to miss, especially Episode 4, which was filmed at AIA National in Washington, D.C., where AIA Board leadership had the honor of sharing the insight and inspiration of AIA members and the impact you have on society.

How AIA is helping to combat the climate crisis at COP27

By Greg Menti

PUBLISHED: OCTOBER 31, 2022 | UPDATED: NOVEMBER 2, 2022

For the second year in a row, AIA is sending representatives to the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP27), an annual Conference that brings together government officials and nongovernmental organizations to collaborate on ways to combat the climate crisis. AIA is attending the 2022 event, taking place from November 6-18 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, in an official capacity as an NGO observer.

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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 >