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AIA Iowa is the go-to place for information on the profession of architecture, design, and related building industries. Visit this page for updated resources including articles to help you understand more about architecture and design.

	Find an Iowa Expert 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 What Architects Do: Video

	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

	Building Codes, Standards, and Regulations FAQ 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

	Manual of Recommended Procedure for Competitive Bidding and Award of Building Contracts Public Owner's Guide on the Bidding and Award of Construction Contracts in Iowa Understanding Project Delivery-Public Bidding New Resource: Project Delivery and Collaboration: An Owner's Guide PROJECT DELIVERY METHODS for PUBLIC BUILDING CONSTRUCTION


	Use a Good Contract Standard Agreement Forms Sample RFP

Following are links to a variety of other useful resources and a variety of organizations supporting the construction/design industry:

The American Institute of Architects

AIA Trust

ACE Mentor Program

Iowa Architectural Examining Board

Iowa Architectural Foundation

Iowa Environmental Council

Iowa Requirements for License

Consultants and Products

National Architectural Accrediting Board

National Council of Architectural Registration Board

Preservation Iowa

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

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AIA Iowa is the go-to place for information on the profession of architecture, design, and related building industries. Visit this page for updated resources including articles to help you understand more about architecture and design.

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