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AIA Firm Survey Examines Health, Profile and Evolving Structure of Architecture Firms

by Brian Gallagher on November 7, 2022

Since 2005 the share of design projects involving renovations, rehabilitations, additions, and historic preservation grew 14 percent, now accounting for 48 percent of billings at U.S. architecture firms, according to a new survey from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The 2022 AIA Firm Survey: The Business of Architecture, examines topics such as firm billings, staffing, and…

Topics: Architecture, Business
architecture

Equity in Architectural Education Guides Now Available

by American Institute of Architects on November 4, 2022

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) have published a supplementary edition of the Guides for Equitable Practice, focusing on schools and institutions. Equity in Architectural Education provides actions and prompts intended to inspire discussions about creating welcoming environments to attract and retain those currently underrepresented in academia and in…

Topics: Architecture, Diversity & Inclusion
architecture, Equity

AIA Releases Latest 2030 Commitment Results

by American Institute of Architects on October 6, 2022

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) By the Numbers report for 2021 showcases the annual performance of the architecture and engineering firm signatories of the 2030 Commitment. The By the Numbers report can be explored on AIA’s website.   With buildings contributing almost 40 percent of U.S. carbon dioxide emissions, architecture and design firms have the opportunity to transform their…

Topics: Architecture, Business
AIA, architecture

Architects Celebrate Climate Action and Community Investment in the Inflation Reduction Act

by American Institute of Architects on August 12, 2022

he American Institute of Architects (AIA) is applauding Congressional passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (H. R. 5376), which addresses the association’s policy priorities including provisions for building codes, climate tax incentives, and affordable housing. The Inflation Reduction Act includes about $370 billion in energy and climate-related spending, making it the largest federal investment to…

Topics: Architecture, Business
architecture

Architecture Firms End 2021 on a Strong Note

by AIA on January 18, 2022

As architecture firms ended 2021 on a high note with strong business conditions, staff recruitment is becoming a growing concern among firms.   December’s Architectural Billings Index (ABI) score of 52.0 was an increase from 51.0 in November (any score over 50 indicates billings growth). Despite a variety of concerns related to the omicron variant,…

Topics: Architecture
AIA, architecture

2020 GroundBreaker: Patricia Lucas Smith, Chix Dig It – Celebrating Women in Construction

by Joan Krause, GroundBreak Carolinas on August 10, 2020

GroundBreak Carolinas is honored to spotlight Patricia Lucas Smith, a member of the exclusive group of 2020 GroundBreakers — four individuals who are shaping the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry in a variety of ways. Smith is all about encouraging women to think of the construction industry when considering career options. Smith owned and…

Topics: Featured, People
architecture, Chix Dig It, GroundBreaker Awards, GroundBreakers, Patricia Lucas Smith, women in construction, women in engineering

Historic Black Social Club Starts Renovation, Seeks Black Architects to Restore Charlotte Landmark

by The Excelsior Club on July 9, 2020

The new owners of the historic Excelsior Club announced this week they are seeking distinguished Black architects from around the nation to participate in the redevelopment and revival of the club, a longtime epicenter of African-American politics and culture in North Carolina. The Excelsior Club opened in 1944 as a fashionable nightclub that attracted Black professionals and politicians…

Topics: Architecture, Featured, Hotels / Hospitality
architecture

Preparing for Office Re-Entry: A Case Study

by Progressive AE on June 4, 2020

Since the beginning of our work-from-home experience, the workplace design team at Progressive AE has been focused on building a plan for our eventual office re-entry. Mitigating risk and keeping staff safe have been foundational to our efforts. To help guide our work, we made the decision early on to follow federal and state-issued guidelines,…

Topics: Architecture, Office Buildings
architecture, COVID-19, Progressive AE

Clemson School of Architecture Selects James Stevens as New Director

by College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities on April 9, 2020

James Stevens, AIA, has been appointed director of the School of Architecture at Clemson University. He is scheduled to begin his new leadership role on June 1, 2020. Stevens comes to Clemson from Lawrence Technological University near Detroit, where he has served as chair of architecture since 2015. “I am very pleased to welcome Jim…

Topics: Colleges
architecture, Clemson University

Moseley Architects South Carolina Presence Grows

by GroundBreak Carolinas Staff on February 21, 2020

Moseley Architects, one of the country’s top architecture and engineering firms, is expanding its footprint and establishing a new office in Charleston, S.C. Like the firm’s other locations, this office will provide clients with professional architecture and engineering services for educational, collegiate, municipal, senior living and multifamily housing projects. Charleston represents Moseley’s four location in…

Topics: Architecture, Business
architecture, Moseley Architects

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