The award-winning school design of Columbia Business School in New York doubles the school’s existing square footage while providing a compelling space for the…
Education Facility Design Award
Founders Hall, Foster School of Business
April 10, 2023
The award-winning education facility design of Founders Hall at the University of Washington sets a new standard for embodied and operational carbon reduction…
Education Facility Design Award
Southeast Community College Academic Excellence Center
April 10, 2023
The award-winning education facility design of the Academic Excellence Center for Southeast Community College provides equitable opportunities for study and…
To help develop a sustainable, equitable, inclusive design, AIA welcomed six students from HBCUs as interns…
AIA Strategic Plan
November 30, 2023
The American Institute of Architects will deliver profound change through its strategic plan, inspiring and empowering the architecture community to improve…
A primer on project delivery terms
December 6, 2023
Contributed by a joint task force of the AIA and the Associated General Contractors of America
Deliver projects on time and budget that fulfill owner…
Community & events
AIA is where the largest network of architects and design professionals gathers and connects. Get involved through events, knowledge communities, and local AIA...
Healthcare Design Award
VA Worcester Community-Based Outpatient Clinic
July 17, 2023
The award-winning healthcare design of the VA Worcester Community-Based Outpatient Clinic reduces barriers veterans often face in seeking care and expands the…
A monumental location to host your next event in DC
The American Institute of Architects is substantially renovating its headquarters in Washington, D.C. We anticipate the project to last up to two years and plan...
Education Facility Design Award 2023
Recognizing the best in today's learning spaces
Young Architects Award
Matthew R. Clapper, AIA
March 6, 2023
Matthew R. Clapper, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award. His advocacy for small firms across the country has established an essential small…
Young Architects Award
Janica Ley Baker, AIA
March 6, 2023
Janica Ley Baker, AIA, is the recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for her innovative community health-based designs and her advocacy for the…
Design for Aging Review Award
Aegis Living Lake Union
December 7, 2023
The award-winning design for aging of Aegis Living Lake Union in Seattle evokes the region's historical connection to rowing through materials and motifs while…
Career and the profession
Future Focused
November 20, 2023
The Future Focused video campaign highlights underrepresented architects and designers weekly. The series shares the stories of women, men, and firm leaders who…
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
Robert L. Easter, FAIA
December 8, 2022
Robert L. Easter, FAIA, recipient of the 2023 Whitney Young Jr. Award, is a leader for all members of the architecture profession through his staunch advocacy…
AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture
David M. Powell, FAIA
January 24, 2023
David M. Powell, FAIA, is the recipient of the 2023 AIA Award for Excellence in Public Architecture. His music-inspired designs of Nashville’s public spaces…
Design for Aging Review Award
Cooperwood Senior Living
December 7, 2023
The award-winning design for aging of Cooperwood Senior Living in Flowood, Mississippi creates a vibrant living space with nature views from each room while…
Justice Facilities Review Award 2023
Explore the AIA Justice Facilities Review Award 2023 winners—recognized as the best in justice facility design.
Healthcare Design Award 2023
From hospitals to outpatient centers, community clinics, and wellness facilities, the Healthcare Design Award recognizes innovative projects in healthcare...
AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education
Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton, FAIA
December 8, 2022
Dr. Sharon Egretta Sutton, FAIA, is the recipient of the 2023 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education for her role in shifting the profession of…
