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AIA Iowa is the go-to place for information on the architectural/design profession and related building industries. Visit this page often for updated resources including articles to help you understand more about architecture and design, and how you can work with an AIA architect to build your vision. Click on the titles below to view articles of interest in PDF format. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view these documents. Some may take a few moments to download.

Selecting an Architect

• AIA Iowa Designation Glossary
• Five (5) Steps for Selecting an Architect
• How to Hire the Right Architect for Your Project, Courtesy of AIA MN
• Qualifications Based Selection Overview
• Qualifications Based Selection Details
• Selecting an Architect
• The Truth about What Architects Do
• Twenty (20) Questions to Ask Your Architect
• You and Your Architect

Design

• Environmental Design Checklist for Building Owners, Courtesy of AIA MN
• Good Design Is Good Business
• Good Design Makes a Difference
• How Design Works
• The Architect
• The Five Phases of Design
• The Steps Involved in Design and Construction-What to Expect

Project Delivery- Bidding & Construction

• Manual of Recommended Procedure for Competitive Bidding and Award of Building Contracts
• Public Owner's Guide
• Understanding Project Delivery-Public Biddings, Courtesy of AIA MN

Residential Architecture

• Hiring a Residential Architect-FAQ
• Residential Architecture Terms
• Six (6) Steps toward Building a Home
• Twenty (20) Questions to Ask Yourself before Getting Started
• Why You Should Hire a Residential Architect
• An Architect’s Residential Services

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