This report is part of AIA’s ongoing commitment to supporting its members by providing economic and market research that helps them navigate challenging times as well as help them lead efforts to address the climate crisis.

Ongoing project activity at architecture firms as well as new work coming online remains strong, pushing project backlogs up to seven months on average nationally, according to AIA. 

Architecture firms reported increasing demand for design services in May.

Eight architects From AIA’s Connecticut Chapter Tour “The House Up On The Hill”

The spike in firm billings in March may reflect a desire to beat the continued interest rate hikes expected in the coming months, according to AIA Chief Economist Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD. 

The course, Demystifying EPDs in Sustainable Design, helps design professionals understand Environmental Product Declarations when choosing materials for commercial projects. 

The 2022 keynote speakers include internationally renowned artist Nick Cave alongside founder, principal, and creative director for art and design studio Faust, Bob Faust; designer, artist, and educator Bruce Mau; and design futurist and educator, Shashi Caan. 

Starnet Member LVR Commercial Flooring won the group’s grand prize for its installation on the University Medical Center Health System’s Dimensions II in Lubbock, Texas. 

Ongoing external challenges like labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, spiking inflation, and prospects for rising interest rates will likely slow the growth in firm billings in the coming months.

Innovative solutions and tools for education are being offered so that people can make more responsible choices—starting with flooring.