For the third straight month, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has gone up. As a leading economic indicator of construction activity, the ABI reflects the approximate 9- to 12-month lag time between architecture billings and construction spending. The American Institute … Continue reading →

The AIA has entered into an agreement with The Green Building Initiative to jointly promote sustainable building design and construction practices.  The agreement will allow the two organizations to: Provide education and training to promote the design of buildings that … Continue reading →

The AIA has joined with other organizations to issue a proposal to Congress on how climate change legislation can promote energy efficiency in the built environment.  The debate in Congress over climate change is expected to resume this spring, after … Continue reading →