Établir la norme pour une conception durable, résiliente et inclusive
Le Guide Mieux concevoir interpelle les architectes en leur proposant une vision de ce que la profession aspire à accomplir. Les 10 principes qui s’y rattachent sont pertinents pour chaque architecte, chaque client et chaque projet, peu importe sa taille, sa typologie et son ambition.

Votre guide de conception du changement
The AIA Framework for Design Excellence challenges architects with a vision of what the profession strives to achieve. The framework’s ten principles are relevant for every architect, every client, and every project, regardless of size, typology, or aspiration.
Concevoir pour l'intégration-modèle
Good design elevates any project with a thoughful process that delivers beauty and fonction.
Concevoir pour le bien-être
Good design supports health and well-being for all people, considering physical, mental, and emotional effects on occupants and the community.
Concevoir pour l'eau
Good design conserves and improves water quality as a precious resource.
Concevoir pour l'énergie
Good design reduces energy use and eliminates dependence on fossil fuels while improving building performance, function, comfort, ans enjoyment.
Concevoir pour l’économie
Good design adds value for owners, occupants, community, and planet, regardless of project size and budget.
Concevoir pour les communautés équitables-modèle
Good design positively impacts future occupants and the larger community.
Concevoir pour le changement
Good design is resilient and adaptable, it seeks to enhance usability, functionality, and value over time.
Concevoir pour les ressources
Good design utilizes informed material selection, balancing priorities to achieve durable, sage, and healthy projecs with an equitable supply.
Concevoir pour l’écosystème
Good design mutually benefits human and nonhuman inhabitants. It considers the greater environment for opportunities to create harmony.
Concevoir pour la découverte
Good design applies lessons learned from previous projects to refine the design process.
Setting the standard for sustainable, resilient, & inclusive design
The AIA Framework for Design Excellence challenges architects with a vision of what the profession strives to achieve. The framework’s ten principles are relevant for every architect, every client, and every project, regardless of size, typology, or aspiration.
AIA Framework for Design Excellence – Infographic
Download this infographic to find ways you and your client can thoughtfully consider the AIA Framework for Design Excellence at the initiation of every project and incorporate it into the work as appropriate to the project scope.
AIAU Course: An Introduction to the AIA Framework for Design Excellence
Discover the defining 10 principles of design excellence for the 21st century. Our introductory course unpacks each principle’s origin, evolution, and significance, guiding you toward a zero-carbon, healthy, just, resilient, and equitable built environment.