Exploring how architects make specification decisions and collaborate with building product manufacturers
February 25, 2026
The American Institute of Architects, in collaboration with Deltek and ConstructConnect, has published the latest Architect’s Journey to Specification report, exploring how architects make specification decisions and collaborate with building product manufacturers.
The newly appointed board members bring deep expertise across philanthropy, architecture and design leadership, and corporate culture.
February 25, 2026
The Architects Foundation, the American Institute of Architects’ philanthropic partner (AIA), announced the recent appointment of three new members to its board of directors: Elizabeth Daoust, Benjamin Prosky, and Yentil Rawlinson.
Small firms are vital to the architectural profession, making up 74 percent of architectural businesses. These firms vary widely in roles, structures, and compensation practices
February 24, 2026
The AIA Small Firm Compensation & Benefits Report offers a detailed look at salaries, benefits, and workplace practices, providing valuable insights into the economic conditions shaping these businesses.
Business conditions remained challenging across all specializations, with multifamily residential firms seeing a slower rate of decline but no billings growth since mid-2022
February 18, 2026
The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index dropped to 43.8 in January, down from 47.1 in December, signaling a greater number of firms experienced a decline in billings compared to the previous month.
Agenda Focuses on Profession’s Visibility, Education & Community Leadership
February 12, 2026
DIGroup Architecture (DIG) Associate Principal Kelli Glasgow has been named 2026 President of the AIA Newark & Suburban Architects (AIANS), representing more than 600 members and the largest local AIA segment in New Jersey.
AIA members will be advocating for historic preservation, professional classification impacting student loans access, high-performance building tax credits, housing legislation & design freedom
February 12, 2026
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and more than 500 of its architect members will converge on Capitol Hill tomorrow to advocate for pressing legislation that will significantly impact the architecture profession and community needs.
AIA fellowship recognizes significant contributions to the profession of architecture and society
February 9, 2026
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating 78 architects to its College of Fellows, an honor awarded to architects who have made significant contributions to the profession.
During pre-publication meetings, AIA raised concerns with this approach in a November statement, joined by nearly 70 organizations representing hundreds of thousands of students and professionals
February 1, 2026
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) strongly opposes a proposed Department of Education rule that would strip Masters of Architecture and Doctorates of Architecture programs of their professional designation, limiting federal loans for thousands of architecture students to just $20,500 per year.
A featured conversation on the power of design in strengthening communities and supporting effective local leadership
January 29, 2026
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is participating in the 94th Winter Meeting of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) in Washington, D.C., January 28-30, 2026, convening more than 300 mayors and senior city leaders from across the country.