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Architects Warn U.S. Governors of Federal Emergency Planning Gap, Urge Immediate Action

As hurricane season begins, it is important for elected leaders to understand the essential role architects play in helping communities withstand rising heat, flooding, and heavier precipitation
June 1, 2026

The American Institute of Architects has sent a letter to the governors of all 55 U.S. states and territories urging them to engage architects trained in disaster assistance to strengthen community resilience, improve emergency planning, and bolster preparedness before the next storm strikes.


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AIA Joins Coalition Filing Amicus Brief to Protect White House

Coalition of national and local nonprofit organizations have filed a “friend of the court” brief supporting the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s demolition of the White House East Wing and construction of a new ballroom.
May 29, 2026

The American Institute of Architects and a coalition of nonprofit organizations focused on architecture, historic preservation, and National Parks stewardship filed an amicus curiae brief on May 27, 2026, in National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States v. National Park Service.


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Architects, Contractors Unite to Strengthen Collaboration and Improve Project Outcomes

New AIA-AGC Framework Highlights Best Practices for Communication, Risk Management, and Team Performance
May 27, 2026

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) released a new joint framework aimed at strengthening collaboration between architects and contractors to improve project outcomes across the construction industry.


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METALCON 2026 Announces Keynote Speakers

Inspirational speaker and Major League Baseball pitcher Jim Abbott will deliver “Nothing Can Stop You” at METALCON, followed by a meet and greet
May 26, 2026

METALCON’s keynotes will deliver timely perspectives on resilience, uncertainty and opportunity this October in Orlando.


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Why Specifications Are Becoming the Next Critical Layer of Construction Compliance

While drawings express what the building should be, specs define how it gets built, including performance criteria, quality standards, and installation methods
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Scott Reynolds
May 25, 2026

The industry needs codes, specs, and plans operating in a single, connected workflow. When that coordination happens upstream, rework drops, resubmittals shrink, and the industry builds real capacity to close a housing gap that is only getting wider.


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AIA/Deltek ABI: Billing Activity at Architecture Firms Moderates

Architecture firm billings declined modestly in April as broader economic instability continued
May 20, 2026

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index fell from 49.8 in March, when billings were essentially flat, to 48.3 in April, signaling that more firms reported declining billings than rising billings.


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Georgia-Pacific Building Products Spotlights Products and Solutions Designed for Today’s Architects at AIA26

June 11-13 in San Diego, the company will highlight a portfolio of the highest-quality building products engineered to simplify design, support ease of use, and deliver long-term performance
May 13, 2026

Georgia-Pacific Building Products is showcasing products and solutions designed to not only meet today’s challenges, but to anticipate what’s next at AIA26 in San Diego.


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Armstrong World Industries Brand Experience Premieres at NeoCon and AIA 2026

Empowers Architects and Designers to “Make the Bold Buildable”
May 8, 2026

Armstrong World Industries invites architects and designers to experience a bold and integrated portfolio during NeoCon 2026 in Chicago, Illinois and at AIA26 in San Diego, California.


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AIA Criticizes Department of Education RISE Rule for Failing to Acknowledge Architecture as a Professional Field

The rule classifies Master and Doctor of Architecture degrees as “graduate,” not “professional,” programs
May 1, 2026

The American Institute of Architects announced that the organization is deeply disappointed in the U.S. Department of Education’s final “Reimagining and Improving Student Education” (RISE) rule.


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Why Fuel Source Data is Crucial for Operational Carbon Emissions Reporting

As the AIA 2030 Commitment moves to reposition itself over the coming years, it will also come into stronger alignment with AIA's Strategic Plan 2026–2030, which acknowledges within the four interconnected "PACE" goals
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Daniel Overbey
May 1, 2026

Energy efficiency benchmarking alone is no longer sufficient and we recommend evolving the American Institute of Architects' (AIA) primary climate action program to track total carbon intensity by incorporating fuel source reporting, electrification metrics, expanded embodied carbon tracking, and updated baselines.


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Photos: AIA Conference on Architecture 2018 in New York City

Some of the world’s most creative minds in architecture, design and building materials development met in New York City for the AIA Conference on Architecture.

In addition to show floor, attendees could choose from more than 160 educational seminars and workshops, and had access to one-of-a-kind tours of some of the city’s iconic buildings led by expert designers.

Jill Bloom, publisher of Roofing Contractor and sister publication Building Enclosure, was there and provided this exclusive photo gallery. Be sure to comment about your show highlight, if you were there.

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AIA 2017

The Building Enclosure team reports from AIA 2017, which was held in Orlando, FL, from April 26-28.
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AIA 2016

We're here! It's the start of AIA 2016. Come see us at booth #1207 if you're attending, or check out photos from the show right here.
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Addressing Condensation in Low-Slope Roof Assemblies

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