Kate Hier, AIA, operates at the intersection of architecture and scientific discovery. Her young career has been dedicated to transformative designs that…

With a unique capacity to pull together people and ideas to accelerate change, Laura Wheaton, AIA, is committed to advancing the profession while amplifying the…

Megan Martin-Campbell, AIA, believes that architects need to play an active role in the communities they serve, which has been the driving force behind her…

An award-winning architect and leader, Melvalean McLemore, AIA, leverages her talents to make her profession and community more inclusive, equitable, and just…

By ensuring the design process includes a wealth of diverse voices, Ryan Gann, AIA, helps elevate and redefine the architect’s role. Through his consulting…

Sae Kim, AIA, is recognized for his architectural accomplishments and innovations in the critical arena of sustainability, but, more importantly, he is an…

Striving to elevate the profession through programs and projects that inspire future generations of architects, Shawna Mabie, AIA, has blazed her own trail as…

A forward-thinking leader and architect, Vicky Chan, AIA, leverages his substantial knowledge to support urban planning, farming, and children’s education. The…

With curiosity about the possibilities of architecture and a sense of adventure as he pursues them, Wesley Kean, AIA, combines research and design excellence to…

Audrey Maxwell, AIA, aims to advance AIA’s structures and policies as she seeks to transform the future of the profession. With a deep belief in the architect’s…

Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, FAIA is the 2024 winner of the AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education. Plater-Zyberk has transformed the teaching of…

Douglas Ito, FAIA, is the 2024 winner of the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. For over 26 years, Ito has been instrumental in projects that make real his belief that…

Sho-Ping Chin, FAIA, is the 2024 winner of the Edward C. Kemper Award. Through her practice and advocacy, Chin changed the practice of architecture at the…

Nate Eudaly, Hon. AIA, is a 2024 recipient of Honorary Membership. As its executive director for more than 20 years, Eudaly has positioned the Dallas…

Thomas M. Gallas, Hon. AIA, is a 2024 recipient of Honorary Membership. His insight and uncanny ability to fuse architecture and business have been invaluable…

Jacob Davis, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for his impactful role in designing zero energy and zero carbon sustainable buildings to…

The award-winning justice facility design of the Marion Fire Station No. 1 in Iowa uses biophilic design principles to support firefighters’ physical and mental…

The award-winning regional and urban design for Music Lane, in the heart of Austin, focuses on extending the pedestrian experience along South Congress deep…

The award-winning regional and urban design for the Wharf, focused on connecting the city to the waterfront.

Tom Fisher, recipient of the prestigious 2025 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion, has profoundly influenced architecture, design education, research, and professional…