The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the third consecutive year. The prestigious award is based entirely on employees’ feedback about their experience working at AIA.
“This recognition reflects the kind of workplace AIA is committed to building—one that attracts great talent, supports people, and helps them thrive,” said AIA CEO/Executive Vice President Carole Wedge, FAIA, NOMA, LEED AP. “We’re truly grateful to our employees, whose passion and dedication bring our mission to life every day.”
The Great Place To Work Certification is a highly coveted achievement that requires consistent and intentional dedication to the overall employee experience. With this recognition, AIA stands out as one of the top companies to work for, providing a great workplace environment for its employees.
“Architecture is about more than just designing functional spaces; it’s about creating environments where people can thrive,” said 2026 AIA President Illya Azaroff, FAIA. “As an organization, AIA reflects that same ethos by fostering a workplace where team members can do their best work.”
According to Great Place To Work research, job seekers are 4.5 times more likely to find a great boss at a Certified great workplace. Additionally, employees at Certified workplaces are 93% more likely to look forward to coming to work and are twice as likely to be paid fairly.
Great Place To Work® Certification™ is the most definitive “employer-of-choice” recognition that companies aspire to achieve. It is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their workplace experience—specifically, how consistently they experience a high-trust workplace. Every year, more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries apply to get Great Place To Work-Certified.
About the American Institute of Architects
Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public well-being. The organization provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards.
