COVID-19 resources for architects

As we navigate this unprecedented crisis in our global community, AIA is committed to equipping our members with the information they need to help navigate these uncertain times. This page is intended provide guidelines, policies, and tools for our members and will be updated frequently as new resources are made available.

2021 AIA Young Architect Awards

The AIA Young Architects Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers.

Career and the profession

Pioneering Architects: Ethel Bailey Furman

The first Black woman to practice architecture in Virginia, Ethel Bailey Furman designed more than 200 buildings.

Blueprint for Better Campaign 2021

Learn more about how we’re getting the word out about the powerful social impact of architects and how you can become involved

Future forward

Harnessing the passion of our members and the broader design community, the AIA is taking steps to do more to advance racial justice and equality in our organization, in our profession, and in our communities.

Social impact

Grassroots 2021: Stacey Abrams challenges architects to act

In a keynote address to Grassroots 2021, Stacey Abrams challenged architects to do three things: speak up, show up, and stand up.

2021 Associates Award

The AIA Associates Award is given to individual Associate AIA members to recognize outstanding leaders and creative thinkers for significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession. AIA honors Tiara Hughes, Assoc. AIA, Oscar Lopez, Assoc. AIA, and Ricardo Maga Rojas, Assoc. AIA.

Social impact

Grassroots 2021: Katharine Hayhoe on starting a climate change dialogue

Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe says that mitigating climate change has a simple first step: talk about it.