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WASHINGTON – October 19, 2022 – For the twentieth consecutive month architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in September, according to a new report today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). The AIA Architecture Billings Index (ABI) score for September was 51.7 down from a score of 53.3 in August, indicating essentially stable business conditions for architecture firms...

Meet Ed Torrez, AIA, President and Principal at Bauer Latoza Studio. For Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked him a few questions and he had inspiring words.  WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE A LATINO ARCHITECT? Being a Latino architect means a lot to me since it wasn’t the easiest path to become a licensed architect with many obstacles to overcome.  But being Latino...

WASHINGTON – October 6, 2022 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) By the Numbers report for 2021 showcases the annual performance of the architecture and engineering firm signatories of the 2030 Commitment. The report can be explored by visiting aia.org/2030bythenumbers. With buildings contributing almost 40 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, architecture and design firms have the opportunity to transform their practice and...

Meet Julia Mosqueda, Assoc. AIA, Staff Designer at LBBA, and Trustee of the AIA Chicago Foundation. For Hispanic Heritage Month, we asked her a few questions and she had inspiring words. Read her full interview below. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU TO BE A MEXICAN ARCHITECT?   Being a Mexican Architect means sharing the most beautiful parts of our culture, sharing holidays, foods, architecture,...