@AIANational

Teaching you about what architects & architecture do for you + your communities. Practice of architecture, advocacy, climate, equity. Repping 101k+ architects!

 Washington, D.C.
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Joined April 2009
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"If your project has had a profound impact on the client and user experience, it is award-worthy." -Katie Cherrier, Assoc. AIA | Associates Award 2025 recipient Start your #AIAAwards application today: aia.org/design-excellence/aw…
AIA Awards 2027 submissions open graphic with application steps, fees, and URL: aia.org/awards over a modern building facade.

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Licensure is a major career milestone, and you don’t have to navigate it alone. Get the full details on this new AIA member benefit here: aia.org/getting-licensed/pre… | #Architecture
Graphic announces free ARE exam prep for AIA Associate members, including PrepARE practice exams and discounted resources.

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At the Maine Savings Amphitheater, TimberTech Cladding helps carry a warm, wood-inspired design language across the exterior — creating continuity and architectural character. Learn more: spec.azek.com/products/cladd… #PartnerContent #Architecture #ExteriorDesign #TimberTech #AIA
Modern stadium suite building at dusk, warmly lit through large windows, overlooking rows of empty blue seats.

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Make #AIAWLS fit your schedule! Come for all three days or just one with the new WLS One-day Pass. Either way, you will experience time filled with leadership, learning, and connection. Join us! ➡️ events.aia.org/s/community-e….
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At the Maine Savings Amphitheater, architect Robert Ervin, AIA, used TimberTechCladding to bring wood-inspired warmth to the exterior with low maintenance, added durability, and long-term performance. Explore the design possibilities: spec.azek.com/products/cladd…
Modern stadium suites glow with warm lights above rows of empty blue seats at dusk.

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The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score fell to 44.7. “Weakening billings are being compounded by a soft economy, challenging project financing, and growing caution among clients.” —AIA Chief Economist Richard Branch | 🔗 More news here: aia.org/about-aia/press/arch…
Chart: architecture firms’ billings index falls to 44.7; inquiries rise modestly above 50 and average backlog is 6.2 months.

ALT Chart: architecture firms’ billings index falls to 44.7; inquiries rise modestly above 50 and average backlog is 6.2 months.

Graphic: Commercial/industrial billings rise to 50.9; multi-family residential falls to 42.9 and institutional to 47.6.

ALT Graphic: Commercial/industrial billings rise to 50.9; multi-family residential falls to 42.9 and institutional to 47.6.

Infographic: architecture firms expect 2027 revenue down 0.9% on average; 35.5% expect about the same, 22.9% somewhat up, 17.6% somewhat down.

ALT Infographic: architecture firms expect 2027 revenue down 0.9% on average; 35.5% expect about the same, 22.9% somewhat up, 17.6% somewhat down.

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AIA | The American Institute of Architects retweeted
Esteban Najas Raad
@E_NajasOct 14
Me he incorporado como International Associate del American Institute of Architects (AIA). @AIANational Una oportunidad para ampliar conversaciones, intercambiar experiencias y construir nuevos vínculos con arquitectos de la región. Ya hemos comenzado algunas conversaciones interesantes. #Ecuador tiene mucho que aportar y quizás haya algo más por construir desde aquí. Por ahora, un primer paso. Veremos hasta dónde nos lleva.
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Horizontal, vertical, or overhead—the vision is yours to shape. See how Hardie Artisan products extend a consistent material language from wall to soffit, using depth and shadow to create distinction: jameshardie.com/design-with-… #PartnerContent #HardieArtisan #DesignInspiration
Upward view of a modern house corner with gray siding and warm exterior lights, beside a tree-covered hillside at dusk.

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What role can architects play before, during, and after a disaster? That's the question that disaster resilience experts Bob Jensen and Victoria Salinas explore in the latest episode of Between the Planes, an AIA podcast. Listen wherever you get your podcasts 🎧
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This is what Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month means to 2026 AIA President-elect Yiselle Santos Rivera, AIA. ⤵️ Read her full story in AIA Architect, your place to find weekly news and insights for today’s architect: aia.org/aia-architect/articl…
Purple graphic with quote by 2026 AIA President-elect Yiselle Santos Rivera on identity as a resource to build from, not accommodate.

ALT Purple graphic with quote by 2026 AIA President-elect Yiselle Santos Rivera on identity as a resource to build from, not accommodate.

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To celebrate Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month and recognize leaders in architecture, we spoke with architect, founder, author, and advocate Alicia Ponce, AIA. 📄 ➡️ Read the full article in AIA Architect: aia.org/aia-architect/articl…
Quote graphic: “Latinas and Latinos are not a monolith... What unites us... is our love for architecture.” —Ponce

ALT Quote graphic: “Latinas and Latinos are not a monolith... What unites us... is our love for architecture.” —Ponce

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Ricardo is paying it forward to the next generation of young architects & leaders. We're celebrating Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month by uplifting the people who are shaping the future of architecture, like Ricardo J. Maga Rojas, AIA, NOMA! #LatinoHeritageMonth
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Will Rowland, AIA, co-founder of Rowland Architecture, shares how putting people first can create a stronger, more sustainable architecture business in AIA's podcast Built for Business. 🔗 Listen here or wherever you get your podcasts: aia.org/podcasts?utm_source=…
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Deeper shadow lines that add depth to your design. Artisan siding & trim profiles from James Hardie use dimension and light to define proportion, transitions, and architectural character. See how: jameshardie.com/design-with-… #PartnerContent #JamesHardie #ArchitecturalDesign
Modern stadium suites glow with warm lights above rows of blue seats at dusk.

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Architects play a critical role in helping communities prepare for, withstand, and recover from disasters. #NationalPreparednessMonth
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Resilience at the local level is key. 🔑 In AIA's podcast Between the Planes, Katie Swenson, Assoc. AIA, shares a story about disaster response post-Hurricane Katrina. Listen wherever you get your podcasts—or here: aia.org/podcasts?utm_source=…
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Here is your monthly economic update, courtesy of the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index. More data here: aia.org/resource-center/abi-…
Chart: architecture firm billings keep declining; August ABI is 47.2, below 50, while inquiries and design contracts hover near 50.

ALT Chart: architecture firm billings keep declining; August ABI is 47.2, below 50, while inquiries and design contracts hover near 50.

U.S. map of August billings: Midwest 50.7, West 49.8, South 46.1, Northeast 40.7; Midwest up modestly, Northeast lowest since 2020.

ALT U.S. map of August billings: Midwest 50.7, West 49.8, South 46.1, Northeast 40.7; Midwest up modestly, Northeast lowest since 2020.

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AIA | The American Institute of Architects retweeted
Carlos González Gutiérrez
@carlos_glezgtezSep 18
Honored to explore Paul R. Williams’s legacy at USC’s exhibition, one of three L.A. exhibitions celebrating his work. Next through 2026: LACMA & Getty. 1st Black architect known to join @AIANational. His legacy connects to 🇲🇽: he designed Mexico's official residence in LA in 1930
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AIA | The American Institute of Architects retweeted
NCARB@NCARBSep 21
🏛️ Architecture students from DC, Maryland, and Virginia reimagined a historic DC public space during the annual Interschool Student Design Competition, organized by DC-area chapters of @AIANational. Vote for your favorite design 🔗: bit.ly/4xH6ozd
The image promotes the 2026 Interschool Student Design Competition with a "Vote for the People’s Choice Award" message. The voting deadline is September 24 at 4:00 PM ET.

ALT The image promotes the 2026 Interschool Student Design Competition with a "Vote for the People’s Choice Award" message. The voting deadline is September 24 at 4:00 PM ET.

Students participating in the Interschool Student Design Competition pose for a group photo at the National Building Museum.

ALT Students participating in the Interschool Student Design Competition pose for a group photo at the National Building Museum.

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Being an architect means intentionally engaging with the community. Future Focused presents Gabrielle Bullock, FAIA, NOMAC! In this video from the series, Gabrielle discusses the importance of creating equitable, regenerative spaces with the community that will use them.
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This campus redefines inclusive education for neurodiverse learners. 🧠 Architect: NBBJ Project: Lower School Campus of Westmark School 📍 Encino, California, U.S. 🏆 Education Facility Design Award 2026 📸 by Ty Cole
Modern Lower School Campus building with a large lion logo on the facade, trees, and a few students seated near the entrance.

ALT Modern Lower School Campus building with a large lion logo on the facade, trees, and a few students seated near the entrance.

Modern two-story building with wood slats and gray panels around a courtyard; a person walks near a blue animal silhouette.

ALT Modern two-story building with wood slats and gray panels around a courtyard; a person walks near a blue animal silhouette.

Two children sit on a circular bench around a tree in a landscaped courtyard beside a modern school building.

ALT Two children sit on a circular bench around a tree in a landscaped courtyard beside a modern school building.

Four children play on a modern wooden terrace beneath a large roof overhang, with bright red spinning chairs and blue sky.

ALT Four children play on a modern wooden terrace beneath a large roof overhang, with bright red spinning chairs and blue sky.

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