Architecture firms target an average chargeability/utilization rate of 77.5% for their design staff.

WASHINGTON – June 18, 2025 – The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) remained in negative territory in May with a score of 47.2, up from 43.2 in April. Any score below 50 indicates a billings ...

Perched on a hill in a leafy neighborhood near downtown Minneapolis is Maison Bodega, a hybrid live-work space conceived by Liz Gardener, the co-founder of local multidisciplinary creative studio ...

AIA 2025 President Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA, poses with keynote speaker Dami Lee, Intl. Assoc. AIA, and mainstage MC Weijia Jiang.

The built environment is under immense pressure, from climate volatility and resource constraints to changing codes and client expectations. Architects are expected to balance performance, aesthetics, ...

The adage "do more with less" is anathema in the corporate world. It’s an approach to governance that often leads to stress, burnout, and compromised results. However, as an approach to campus ...

Through the right lens, even the most mundane ideas can become objects of fascination. That’s the philosophy of Dami Lee, International Assoc. AIA, an architect whose YouTube channel has garnered over ...

Save the date for AIA26! The premier AEC industry event is happening in San Diego, June 10-13, 2026. Join us in San Diego for the premier AEC industry event! Anchored by four days of immersive ...

The Gold Medal is AIA’s highest annual honor, recognizing individuals whose work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture. 2026 Submissions Are Open. Apply today!

Explore AIA resources to help you succeed in every aspect of architecture and design, including climate action, equity, firm management, business acumen, and best practices. We have resources for ...

The Whitney M. Young Jr. Award is given to an architect or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a pressing social issue. 2026 Submissions Are Open.