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AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx)

The mission of the AIA Small Firm Exchange (SFx) is to advance the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms.

Visit the SFx on AIA Knowledge Net
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The AIA SFX advances the mutual interests of architects practicing in small firms by: 
  • Advocating for the value of small firms, the national SFx, and local SFx groups, both within the AIA and to the public;
  • Curating and disseminating the most pertinent resources and information, from the AIA & elsewhere, that benefit small firms;
  • Informing the AIA of current issues facing small firms and areas in which current resources/information are lacking.

​State Representative 

2026-27 SFx State Rep.
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Vacant - Contact Our Executive Director to express your interest!
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​​SFx State Rep. Position Description

Connect ...

  • On the AIA Community Hub
  • SFx on Instagram
  • SFx on YouTube
  • SFx on LinkedIn

Access Resources ...

  • Small Firm Compensation Report
  • Architects Guide to Business Continuity
  • Framework for Design Excellence in Small Firms
  • Small Firms and the 2030 Commitment
  • AIAU Business Fundamentals Series
  • Access them all!

Use our One Page Resources ...

  • Protecting Your Work - Why Copyright Law Matters for Architects
  • How to Design for a Changing Climate
  • Do Architects Always Need to Wear Black?
  • Social Media for Small Firm Architects
  • What is your brand & why is it worth investing in?​
  • Many more >

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The Stats

Small firms represent:
  • 75% of firms
  • 16% of employees (FTE)
  • 12% of the billings in the profession
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 Small Firm Size Breakdown: 
  • Sole proprietors are 26.8% of firms
  • 2-4 employee firms are 33.4%
  • 5-9 employee firms are 15.0%