3+ day, 2+ min ago  (607+ words) Industry leaders reflect on what firms need to change to become truly regenerative. Many architects and design professionals know the basics of regenerative design. The outcomes of these efforts strive to restore the living systems they touch, enhance water and…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago  (931+ words) Nicole Becker, AIA, on what mountaineering has taught her about architectural practice. Learning to embrace suffering isn't just for the mountains. It's essential in life and in the creative process of architecture. Suffering in the mountain context involves food poisoning…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (604+ words) Last week in San Diego, 2026 Gold Medal Award winner Shigeru Ban, Hon. FAIA, shared what makes his vision so unique." "Architecture's greatest impact is often not measured in monuments," said Katie Swenson, Assoc. AIA, in her introduction to Shigeru Ban's…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (530+ words) Spencer Lepler, AIA, reflects on the personal experiences that shaped his path to leadership. Answers have been edited for concision and clarity. Tell us about your professional path and career so far." I completed my studies at Tulane University in…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (333+ words) The architecture and design event of the year'the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design" 2027'is headed to Philly. Save the date'registration opens in early 2027! AIA27 is headed to Philadelphia, May 1922. More than a conference'it's where the future of practice takes shape. Over…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (909+ words) The model, writer, and television host sat down with Yiselle Santos Rivera, AIA, to find the commonalities in their areas of expertise. When asked what the throughline of her career has been, Padma Lakshmi said, "I wanted to connect with…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (93+ words) On Thursday in San Diego, AIA26 attendees explored the expo floor, gained insights from a keynote conversation between television host Padma Lakshmi and 2027 AIA president-elect Yiselle Santos Rivera, and had multiple opportunities to explore seminars and workshops. Three new leaders were…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (219+ words) Joyce Owens, FAIA, has been elected 2027 President-elect/2028 President. Jonathan Matthew Taylor, AIA, has been elected 20272028 Secretary, and Sarah Woynicz, AIA, has been elected At-large Director. SAN DIEGO June 12, 2026 Three new leaders have been elected to The American Institute of Architects…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (48+ words) Architecture's biggest event kicks off in San Diego. Invest in the next generation of designers and the diverse communities they serve. Ready to advance your architecture career? When you join AIA, you're joining a community with global reach'and so much…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (353+ words) SAN DIEGO " June 11, 2026 " The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has created a commitment framework to help architects better serve their communities by building resilience and disaster risk reduction into the design and planning of new construction and renovation projects. The…...