Traditional roles of libraries are evolving. Today, libraries are designed with larger gathering spaces to support the needs of the community and many include sustainable features to conserve water or energy. Both of these trends are reflected by this year’s AIA/ALA Library Building Award recipients.
Read MoreThe American Planning Association (APA) is recognizing the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Sustainable Design Assessment Team (SDAT) program with its 2019 Excellence in Sustainability Awards for its dedication to supporting and growing sustainable communities. The award, given by the APA’s Sustainable Communities Division, supports planners and related professionals in their efforts to foster a sustainable and resilient future. AIA’s SDAT program works with localities around the country to create community-driven action plans that help them achieve sustainable design plans for the future. Complete details of the program are available online.
Read MoreThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) and The Real Estate Roundtable (RER) are pledging support for the “Invest in America Act” (H.R. 2210), which was unveiled yesterday by U.S. Reps. John Larson (D-CT) and Kenny Marchant (R-TX). The legislation has the potential to create as many as 284,000 American jobs and attract as much as $125 billion in global investment in U.S. communities, which would support addressing America’s aging buildings and crumbling infrastructure.
Read MoreLeaders from top architecture and design organizations celebrated women in design at an event Tuesday night co-hosted by The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). Part of a series that explores the imperative of expanding diversity in the architecture profession, the “Women in Design” event acknowledged the contributions and accomplishments of women in the design field.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and more than 600 hundred of its architect members were on Capitol Hill yesterday advocating for public policies that will make schools safer and improve energy efficiency in buildings.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is granting Honorary AIA Membership to three people for their exemplary service to the architecture profession: Richard J. Davies, Hon. AIA; Patrick Harrington, Hon. AIA; and Jason Shelley, Hon. AIA.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating 115 member-architects to its prestigious College of Fellows, an honor awarded to members who have made significant contributions to the architecture profession. The fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level.
Read MoreThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) is continuing its AIA Innovation Partnership with Sherwin-Williams this year to enhance support of architects in practice and build the company’s knowledge base about the profession.
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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is partnering with BenchPrep to revamp its Architect Registration Exam (ARE) prep courses via the new ArchiPrep Program, and help accelerate the process for architecture graduates to qualify for licenses.
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AIA members are scheduled to visit Congress on Wednesday, March 6 to advocate for their action on issues of climate change, resilience and incentivizing energy efficient technologies. The AIA will engage with House and Senate committees, including Energy & Commerce, Transportation & Infrastructure, Energy & Natural Resource, Environment and Public Works, and the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, to achieve measurable outcomes.
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