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Relevance of Architecture

AIA Florida Relevance of Architecture Study
Statewide Research Initiative

Relevance of Architecture Study

AIA Florida is conducting a statewide study to better understand the value of architects and architecture, the challenges facing the profession, and how that value can be more effectively communicated to clients, communities and decision-makers.

Initiated by the AIA Florida Strategic Council, led by Past President Rhonda Hammond, AIA, and Immediate Past President Elizabeth Camargo, AIA, the study is being conducted in partnership with PENN Creative.

The research includes two surveys designed to gather perspectives from both those who provide architectural services and those who procure them. Together, these insights will help identify opportunities to strengthen the profession, improve collaboration and demonstrate the value architects bring to projects and communities.

Choose Your Survey

We invite you to participate in the survey that best reflects your role. Each survey takes approximately 7–10 minutes to complete.

Survey Deadline: November 2, 2026

November 2 is the last day to participate. Please complete your survey by the deadline to ensure your perspective is included in the study.

Relevance of Architecture Survey for Service Providers
Survey 1 | Service Providers

For Those Who Provide Architectural Services

This survey is intended for architects, associates and other design professionals at every career stage, regardless of AIA membership.

Share your perspective on:

  • Current trends in architecture
  • Challenges and pressures facing the profession
  • The value architects provide to clients
  • Opportunities for AIA Florida to better support the profession
Take the Service Provider Survey →
Relevance of Architecture Survey for Those Who Procure Services
Survey 2 | Service Procurement

For Those Who Procure Architectural Services

This survey is intended for owners, owners' representatives and others involved in selecting architectural services or managing capital projects.

Share your perspective on:

  • How project delivery decisions are made
  • Selection of design services and project teams
  • The role architects play in project outcomes
  • Opportunities to improve collaboration among project partners
Take the Service Procurement Survey →

Survey Participation

7–10 Minutes

Each survey is brief and designed to make participation easy. The last day to participate is November 2, 2026.

Confidential Responses

Surveys may be completed anonymously. Responses will be analyzed in aggregate, and contact information will be stored separately.

Participation Opportunity

Participants who provide contact information will be eligible for an opportunity to receive complimentary registration to the 2027 AIA Florida Convention & Trade Show. Participants may also request the final survey results.

How the Findings Will Be Used

A key goal of the study is to develop practical tools and resources that help architects more effectively communicate their value to clients and decision-makers.

The findings will help inform:

  • AIA Florida's 2028–2030 Strategic Plan
  • Advocacy initiatives supporting the profession
  • Communications that demonstrate the value of architects and architecture
  • Future member services, tools and resources
  • Opportunities to strengthen collaboration among architects, owners, construction managers and other project partners

Your Perspective Matters

Whether you provide architectural services or engage professionals to deliver them, your experience can help shape the future of architecture in Florida. Please participate by November 2, 2026 and share these surveys with colleagues, clients and industry partners.

 

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