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AIA Chicago member, Rachel Wiesbrock, Assoc. AIA, is an Accessibility Specialist at LCM Architects. As an individual born with a physical disability, she has taken her personal experiences and turned those into learned moments to design better spaces for all people. As an emerging professional, Rachel serves the Institute as the ‘State and Territory Associate Representative (STAR)’ on the AIA...

Architecture firms reported a modest decrease in April billings....

WASHINGTON – May 23, 2023 – The Architect of the Capitol (AOC) search process is now officially underway, and AIA is working to support a licensed architect as the next candidate for the AOC position. AIA representatives are working closely with key congressional offices and the executive search firm hired by Congress to manage the recruitment for this position. AIA is also promoting...

AIA Senior Vice President Corey Clayborne, FAIA, to also Join ACE Board WASHINGTON – April 28, 2023 – As part of its commitment to providing equitable access for aspiring architects, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is proud to announce both monetary and in-kind donations to the ACE Mentor Program. AIA’s $10,000 investment will help support ACE’s mission of providing...

WASHINGTON – April 19, 2023 – Architecture firms reported a modest increase in March billings. This positive news was tempered   by a slight decrease in new design contracts according to a new report released today from The American Institute of Architects (AIA). March was the first time since last September in which billings improved. The billings score for March increased from...

AIA honors cutting-edge designs with 2023 Education Facility Design Award FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: WASHINGTON – April 10, 2023 – The American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) Committee on Architecture for Education (CAE) is recognizing 13 projects for state-of-the-art designs of schools and learning centers. The Education Facility Design Award jury selected four facilities for its Awards of Excellence and seven projects...