Join us to celebrate outstanding design achievements, including the recognition of Fellows and top AIA awards recipients.
2023 Architects Journey to Specification reveals post-pandemic shifts in firm culture, product experimentation
February 2, 2024
For the first time since 2016, AIA offers free access to entire study tracking the evolution of product specification and selection.
Small Project Award
El Aleph Guesthouse
February 2, 2024
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…
AIA Urges Senate to pass the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024 (HR 7024)
February 2, 2024
This legislation restores the ability of taxpayers to immediately deduct their research and experimental costs instead of requiring they be deducted over a five…
AIA to launch innovative digital media hub and personalized e-newsletters in 2024
December 4, 2023
The American Institute of Architects organization is set to launch a new website, digital media hub and a curated, personalized e-newsletter late this year…
Design excellence
Explore groundbreaking projects, gain insights from industry leaders, and be inspired to elevate your designs.
Climate action
AIA is one of the best kept secrets in fighting climate change at COP28
November 28, 2023
Published: November 28, 2023 | Updated: November 28, 2023 By Greg Menti
AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education
Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, FAIA
December 13, 2023
Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk, FAIA is the 2024 winner of the AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education. Plater-Zyberk has transformed the teaching of…
Architecture Firm Award
Quinn Evans
December 13, 2023
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…
Gold Medal
David Lake, FAIA, & Ted Flato, FAIA
December 13, 2023
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…
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
Douglas Ito, FAIA
December 13, 2023
Douglas Ito, FAIA, is the 2024 winner of the Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. Forover 26 years, Ito has been instrumental in projects that make real his belief that…
Edward C. Kemper Award
Sho-Ping Chin, FAIA
December 13, 2023
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…
AIA Gold Medal 2024 awarded to David Lake and Ted Flato
December 14, 2023
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring David Lake, FAIA, and Ted Flato, FAIA, with the AIA…
Quinn Evans receives the AIA Architecture Firm Award 2024
December 14, 2023
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today honored Quinn Evans with the AIA Architecture Firm Award…
Douglas Ito, FAIA, honored with Whitney M. Young Jr. Award 2024
December 14, 2023
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) today honored Douglas Ito, FAIA, with the Whitney M. Young Jr…
AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Excellence in Architectural Education 2024 awarded to Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk
December 15, 2023
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) along with The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture…
Sho-Ping Chin honored posthumously with Edward C. Kemper Award 2024
December 15, 2023
The Board of Directors and the Strategic Council of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) are honoring Sho-Ping Chin, FAIA, with the Edward C. Kemper Award…
Honorary Membership
Nate Eudaly, Hon. AIA
January 11, 2024
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…
Honorary Members 2024
The following individuals have been recognized as Honorary AIA Members for their notable contributions and service outside the architecture profession...
Honorary Membership
Thomas M. Gallas, Hon. AIA
January 11, 2024
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…
