American Institute of Architects

interactive design

American Institute of Architects

interactive design

American Institute of Architects

interactive design

Architects need a tremendous amount of information to do their best work—from construction codes and information on the latest building technology to marketing, planning, and design strategies. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) asked us to create online resources that would be not only be easy to use but also visually engaging.

To support the AIA’s more than more than 94,000 members in over 200 chapters worldwide, we designed a series of interactive presentations for architects and architectural clients. The project objective—to communicate complex, abstract concepts quickly—provided an opportunity for our skills developing creative and visually arresting illustrations and graphics to shine.

From a user-friendly guide to the International Green Construction Code to a comprehensive presentation of the skills, knowledge, and education an architect brings to a construction project, these pieces help architects expand their knowledge and advocate for their services.

Architects need a tremendous amount of information to do their best work—from construction codes and information on the latest building technology to marketing, planning, and design strategies. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) asked us to create online resources that would be not only be easy to use but also visually engaging.

To support the AIA’s more than more than 94,000 members in over 200 chapters worldwide, we designed a series of interactive presentations for architects and architectural clients. The project objective—to communicate complex, abstract concepts quickly—provided an opportunity for our skills developing creative and visually arresting illustrations and graphics to shine.

From a user-friendly guide to the International Green Construction Code to a comprehensive presentation of the skills, knowledge, and education an architect brings to a construction project, these pieces help architects expand their knowledge and advocate for their services.

Title page of interactive presentation entitled "What Architects Do"
silhouette of head with words pertaining to architectural design
conceptual illustration of building site with impact of sun path and breezes by Cathy Schaefer
conceptual illustration of building site with area zoning regulations by Cathy Schaefer
conceptual illustration of technology incorporated in house design by Cathy Schaefer
conceptual illustration of a building's mass and its visual impact among the surrounding buildings by Cathy Schaefer
How to Choose an Architect cover design with repeating human icon
How to Choose an High quality public buildings come from high quality design
conceptual illustration with silhouette of head made up of interlocking puzzle piece shaped photos
low bid procurement limits project scope
selecting based on lowest bid yields low return on investment
selecting based on qualifications bid yields high return on investment
conceptual illustration of shaking hands—one with building background the other with money pattern
IgCC publication cover with illustrative images for each section
interactive table of contents
photo montage of construction site, building plans, house, etc.
photo montage of various building interiors
Title page of interactive presentation entitled "What Architects Do"
silhouette of head with words pertaining to architectural design
conceptual illustration of technology incorporated in house design by Cathy Schaefer
conceptual illustration of building site with impact of sun path and breezes by Cathy Schaefer
conceptual illustration of building cross section showing impact of sunlight on interior environment by Cathy Schaefer
conceptual illustration with silhouette of head made up of interlocking puzzle piece shaped photos
selecting based on qualifications bid yields high return on investment
conceptual illustration of shaking hands—one with building background the other with money pattern