(March 20, 2026) If your firm seeks residential clients, AIAs in California have a new tool to help prospective clients discover you.

Architect Connect, which links community members with architects via a simple, searchable database and was originally initiated to support fire recovery in 2025, is expanding to support and promote members across the state.

Architect Connect:

• features an easy-to-use interface, making it simple and intuitive for firms to create and update listings
• will be advertised to the public through a digital ad campaign once listings reach critical mass
• firms can upload up to 10 images of work (using webp format)
• already includes firms ranging from sole proprietors, just beginning, to established award-program recipients

For members wishing to launch their listing, visit the For Architects Page.

(One suggestion, have project images ready prior to building your listing: up to 10 images in webp format, 1200 pixels on the longest side, at 72 dpi.)

Want step by step directions? They’re here.

Finally, the vast majority of current listings did not require staff assistance, but we know technical questions sometimes happen. AIA California staff is happy to help. Please include “Architect Connect Question” in the subject line per the following:

Technical questions: cpietralunga@aiacalifornia.org

General questions: trothman@aiacalifornia.org