AIA Resources
AIA Oregon connects the architecture community with helpful resources, no matter where you are in your career. The resources on this page are here to support you in becoming an architect, building your practice, preparing for licensure exams, getting more involved in AIA, and more.
AIA National Go here to join or renew, check your CEU transcript, make changes to your account information, and more. (see more of what is available at the AIA National page under the Professional Practice section below)
AIA Resource Center Explore this site to help you succeed in every aspect of architecture and design, including climate action, equity, firm management, business acumen, and best practices. There are resources for every career stage, from students to firm owners.
AIA Oregon Vimeo Page You can find all of our Digital Design Series, Urban Design Panel, and other recorded presentations archived here.
Social Justice Resource Page This is a compilation of resources, most of which were recommended after the June 5th, 2020 Social Justice Listening Session.
Oregon Wildfire Resources Page Created after the devastating wildfires of 2020, this page is a list of resources for those who need help, or wish to help after a wildfire.
EMERGING PROFESSIONALS
AIA National’s Emerging Professional Page Content aimed at Emerging Professionals from students to newly licensed architects.
Young Architects Forum: The Young Architects Forum (YAF), a program of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the College of Fellows (COF), is organized to address issues of particular importance to recently licensed architects.
LICENSURE
Support while going through the licensure process.
National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB): Programs and services to support architects and architectural candidates pursuing licensure.
Licensing Advisor Find your state licensing advisor through the NCARB Website. The current AIA Oregon Licensing Advisor is Chris Lewis.
Architectural Experience Program (AXP): Required by most U.S. licensing boards, AXP guides you through the process of earning and reporting professional experience.
Tools and Resources for AXP Mentors Some resources to guide mentors through supervising a candidate.
AIA AXP Resources Page Browse Architectural Experience Program (AXP) resources to help you become a licensed architect and prepare you for a successful career in architecture.
Architect Registration Examination (ARE): Required by all U.S. licensing boards, the exam features six divisions and focuses on health, safety, and welfare in architectural practice.
Chris White/AIA Oregon Scholarship for Emerging Professionals The Chris White Scholarship for Emerging Professionals is an annual award up to $1,000 per recipient to one or more selected first-time architecture license candidates in Oregon through application and committee review.
AIA Oregon General Reference & ARE Prep Libraries: Thanks to generous grants from local architects and the College of Fellows, each AIA Oregon section maintains a Lending Library dedicated to AIA Oregon members. These libraries consist of general reference and ARE study materials. Click the link to find your section’s library, and what materials are available.
Equity in Architecture Commission: This site addresses areas of focus that were identified by the Equity in Architecture Commission, and other priority recommendations for the AIA.
Guides for Equitable Practice: Best practices to ensure the profession of architecture is as diverse as the nation we serve, from AIA National.
Keeping Equity a Priority During the COVID-19 Crisis Shared from the AIA Minnesota Page
Encouraging Equity in the Office NCARB Blog interview with the global director of equity, diversity & inclusion (EDI) at HKS
EQUITABLE PRACTICE
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Resources to support your architecture practice and engage with the national AIA community.
How to Talk about Architecture with Clients and the Public While there is great respect for architects, there’s little understanding of what we do, or how our work affects others. Architectural practice constantly evolving. To move the profession forward, architects must work together to understand each other and communicate our value.
Blueprint for Better Launched in 2020, Blueprint for Better brings to life the role of architects as leaders in the fight against climate change. Buildings are responsible for 40% of carbon emissions. The harm that results affects us all but doesn’t impact us all equally. As building designers, architects are key to addressing and mitigating the damage.
AIA Message Book The AIA Message Book will help you bridge the gap between architects and the public. Using proof points, statistics, and anecdotes grouped in topic areas that you can customize, this guide will help with your communications and messaging efforts.
Contract Document Library: AIA National’s collection of nearly 200 industry-standard construction contracts and forms.
Career Center: AIA National provides links to Continuing Education, Job Boards, Knowledge Communities and more.
Code of Ethics: AIA National’s code of ethics and professional conduct.
Disaster Assistance Handbook: AIA National’s guide to support architects in times of disaster.
Architect’s Guide to Business Continuity AIA National’s guide to developing a continuity plan.
Knowledge Community: Forums to share knowledge and connect with AIA members nationwide.
Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (OSBAE): Registration renewal and links to Oregon-specific architecture resources.
2020 Reference Manual for Building Officials: Reference Manual for Building Officials, prepared and published by the Oregon State Board of Examiners for Engineering & Land Surveying (OSBEELS) and the Oregon State Board of Architect Examiners (OSBAE) with consultation provided by the Oregon Building Codes Division (BCD).
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Resources and continuing education to expand your career.
AIA Trust: Risk management resources for architects at all career stages.
AIA Leadership Education Take your leadership skills to the next level with AIA. Whether you’re looking to strengthen your ability to lead, take on a larger role at your firm or in your community, or create opportunities for others, AIA can help you fulfill your vision.
Continuing Education: Help with managing your CEUs, finding courses, applying for CEU credit for AIAO programs, and how to become a CEU provider.
Virtual Continuing Education Opportunities
AIA Oregon CEU Continuing education opportunities offered by or sponsored by AIA Oregon
AIAU An online education center for architects and designers. Watch curated online courses taught by leading experts and earn AIA LUs, HSW, GBCI, ADA, and RIBA.
AEC Daily An AIA Platform Provider that provides free online education to the building products industry.
ATS Seminar Earn AIA HSW, GBCI, ADA and LEED Specific credits (CEU) offered through live seminars, webinars and online courses. AIA Platform Provider.
The Continuing Architect AIA Platform Provider that provides free continuing education course content.
Ron Blank and Associates AIA Platform Provider that provides a variety of education delivery formats while enabling direct connection between course sponsors/Subject Matter Experts and design professionals.
Design Arts Seminars A series of 12 monthly 1-hour webinars aimed at what design professionals can do to foster prosperity while protecting the planet. Other webinars also available.
Architectural Record Earn AIA Continuing Education learning units by reading these articles and their supplemental materials, then taking a quiz. Limited amount of free articles.
ADVOCACY
Resources to help engage your legislators and develop skills as an advocate to build power for architects.
AIA Advocacy AIA is the voice of architecture to legislators at the federal, state, and local level. Start here to learn about AIA’s policy objectives as well as gain tools to help advocate solutions at the national, state, and local level.
Architects in Action Network The Architects in Action Network (formerly SLGN) provides resources and connections to AIA members and component leaders advocating at the state and local level.
ArchiPAC AIA's political action committee (ArchiPAC) is an additional tool used by AIA to promote prosperous, sustainable, and equitable communities that benefit everyone.
RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
Professional organizations in and around Oregon doing work that complements ours.
National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) Started by black architects nearly 50 years ago and improving communities and design through diversity and inclusion in the profession of architecture.
NOMA PDX NOMA’s Portland Chapter
National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) Working to serve the interests of certified minority-owned (MBE) construction and professional services.
National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) NAWIC’s 117 chapters provide their members with opportunities for professional development, education, networking, leadership training, public service, and more. Founded in 1953, the association advocates for the value and impact of women builders, professionals, and tradeswomen.
American Indian Council of Architects and Engineers A non-profit corporation whose membership is comprised of American Indian architecture, engineering, and design professionals through out the United States of America.
World Deaf Architecture World Deaf Architecture (WDA), endeavors to bring together American and International deaf/hard of hearing architects, designers and teachers to provide opportunities for networking, professional development, and education worldwide.
American Council of Engineering Companies - Oregon: Non-profit business association focused on the needs of consulting engineers and land surveyors in Oregon.
American Society of Landscape Architects - ASLA Oregon: Professional organization offering events, training and advocacy for topics related to landscape architecture.
Architects Without Borders Oregon A 501(c)(3) organization that connects design professionals and students to communities in need. We partner with other nonprofits to design and organize projects—large and small, local and international.
Architects Foundation of Oregon (AFO): Community and school programs and annual scholarships to support architectural engagement and education in Oregon.
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Portland: Organization focused on sharing information and developing professional relationships among building construction and materials experts.
Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Willamette Valley: Organization providing classes and events on construction contracts and other related professional topics.
Please note third-party resources are provided for informational purposes and represent the views of the respective organizations.