The American Institute of Architects

WASHINGTON –July 13, 2026 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today celebrated the enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, landmark bipartisan legislation that takes meaningful steps to address the nation's housing shortage and improve access to affordable housing. Communities across the country continue to face rising housing costs and a shortage of homes that families can afford.

In late 2024, Esperanza Latino Center of Northern Kentucky purchased its building in Covington, Kentucky. The organization owns the property without debt, securing long-term stability. The building, however, was not originally designed to operate as a high-volume community center. All services at Esperanza are provided free of charge.

Space is limited—register today Unwind, get creative, and explore the artistic side of Washington, D.C. architecture at this guided Sip & Paint experience on August 27 at the AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design®. Inspired by the iconic skyline of the nation’s capital and the swirling colors of Vincent van Gogh’s “The Starry Night,” you’ll create your own architectural masterpiece with step-by-step painting instruction. No experience is necessary.

About the live course Research is essential in advancing evidence-based design and fostering innovation in health care environments. This webinar features accomplished international women researchers based in the United States, each of whom has made significant contributions to health care design through rigorous research. Presenters will introduce themselves, share their key work, and highlight architectural design recommendations and practical applications from their studies.

About the live course Architecture firms often face unpredictable workloads and resulting staffing challenges. New projects come and go, specialized expertise may be needed temporarily, and future staffing demand is uncertain. Used strategically, independent contractors can help firms create a more resilient practice capable of adapting its capacity, skills, and geographic reach without resorting to cycles of frantic hiring, overwork, and layoffs.

Stay up to date on the latest ICC A117.1 Accessibility Standard by exploring the key changes from 2017 to 2026 and their impact on accessible design, plan review, and construction. Educational event 1.50 LUs HSW

CRAN Symposium 2026 registration is now open The AIA Custom Residential Architect Network (CRAN®) Symposium 2026 is happening September 23-26 in San Antonio, Texas. This year, we’ll explore LEGACY—the lasting influence of place, design, and the people who have shaped San Antonio’s rich and vibrant residential architecture.

Business conditions worsened at architecture firms in May Following a score approaching growth earlier this year, the AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) score for May declined to its lowest level since January, with a score of 44.5. This is likely a reflection of the softness in the economy due to the ongoing Iran conflict, as higher gas prices and inflation have led some clients to pause new projects.

WASHINGTON – June 24, 2026 – Business conditions at architecture firms weakened further in May. The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index® (ABI) declined to its lowest level since January, with a score of 44.5. While growth appeared to be approaching earlier this year, the current economic certainty has contributed to business conditions softening across all regions. Billings remained closest to growth at firms located in the South, following the trend for most of the year thus far.

Sameh Wahba is the regional director for sustainable development in the World Bank’s Europe and Central Asia Planet Department. There, he oversees a $10 billion portfolio spanning agriculture, climate change, the environment, and water. Earlier in his career, he led a global practice at the World Bank that focused on cities, disaster risk management, and land. On June 13, Wahba delivered the final keynote address at AIA26.