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WASHINGTON D.C., Thursday, February 27, 2025: Yesterday, several AIA Chicago and AIA Illinois members joined over 400 AIA architect members on Capitol Hill to advocate for critical legislation affecting both the architecture profession and community needs. The advocacy day saw architects engaging directly with policymakers to push forward AIA’s legislative priorities. The architects focused on several key areas during their...

The return of billings to a stable level after nearly two years of decline signals potential improvement across the industry....

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating three members from AIA Chicago to its prestigious College of Fellows, AIA’s highest membership honor, for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society....

Dear AIA Community, Recent executive orders from the White House present challenges to our profession, clients, and communities. We assure you that despite this, AIA stands firm in its commitment to the principles of architectural excellence, sustainability, and equity. Climate Leadership and the Paris Agreement The United States’ withdrawal from the Paris Agreement undermines progress toward a sustainable, zero-carbon built...

The return of billings to a stable level after nearly two years of decline signals potential improvement across the industry....

AIA supports freedom in design and is extremely concerned about any revisions that remove control from local communities or mandate official federal design preferences that hinder design freedom. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is aware of the recent Memorandum for the Administrator of General Services (GSA) regarding The White House’s request to review the GSA’s Guiding Principles for Federal...