Always seeking to elevate the quality of life for the communities she serves, Elissa Morrison, AIA, has distinguished herself as an unparalleled leader and…

An architect, researcher, and renowned thought leader, Erin Peavey, AIA, focuses her work on the health and well-being of all people, especially those who…

An architect who brings a future-oriented design to existing buildings and urban spaces, George Gard, AIA, champions reuse as a vital component of the built…

The award-winning interior architecture for River Ranch in Blanco, Texas is an exploration of materials and the benefits they can provide occupants in…

Growing up in Panama City, Latin America’s fastest-growing metropolis, a young Jay Zapata, AIA, was inspired to become an architect as he visited construction…

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…

The award-winning design for El Aleph Guesthouse in Port L’Hebert, Nova Scotia, showcases the rugged Atlantic Ocean seascape as a relaxing oasis shielded from…

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

Quinn Evans is the 2024 winner of the AIA Architecture Firm Award. The firm was among the first firms to demonstrate that sustainable design can and must be…

David Lake, FAIA, and Ted Flato, FAIA are the 2024 winners of the AIA Gold Medal. The duo has repeatedly distinguished themselves as preeminent architects and…

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…