The American Institute of Architects

AIA Townhalls

May 1st, 7th and 15th, 2024

AIA will host a series of Townhalls for AIA members and delegates to review and discuss the proposed amendments to the AIA Bylaws and resolutions in advance of the 2024 AIA Annual Meeting on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. The purpose of the town hall is to facilitate a dialogue about the amendments, answer member questions and address any concerns prior to the Annual Meeting.

This Link to AIA website includes links to more information and to register to attend the meetings.

Sasaki to Lead Comprehensive Plan for Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West

March 26, 2024

By: Paul Makovsky of Architect Magazine

The firm takes the helm to weave sustainability into the historical fabric of the Unesco World Heritage desert masterpiece, ensuring its future for generations.

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Is Mass Timber the Key Element in a Low Carbon Future?

March 17, 2024

By: Mark Alan Hewitt

Chinese temples have stood for centuries, battered by wind and earthquakes, without a crack or timber out of place. They employ an ancient technique called “bracket set construction” that requires no nails or metal parts to connect wooden structural elements. Scandinavian stave churches are nearly as durable. Unsurprisingly, there are plenty of trees in Sweden and all over China.

So what is with the hype about innovation in “mass timber” construction over the past few years?...

AIA home Design Trend Survey

February 27, 2024

By: AIA National

Architecture professionals rely on the Home Design Trends Survey to educate homeowners about the latest home, kitchen, bath, and property design, construction, and remodeling trends. The survey is conducted quarterly with a panel of 300+ residential architecture firms.

Lake|Flato Architects Wins the AIA Gold Medal

December 22, 2023

By: Ryan Waddoups

Texas—a car-centric state grappling with unprecedented growth and the deleterious effects of climate change—may seem like an unlikely place for an architecture firm focused on championing sustainability to thrive, but Lake|Flato Architects continues to defy the odds. Since David Lake and Ted Flato founded their award-winning firm in San Antonio four decades ago, the duo has distinguished themselves not only as gifted architects upholding the rich legacy of Texas modernism, but as steadfast advocates of responsible design who refuse to shy away from the environmental and sociopolitical issues inextricably linked with the practice....

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