Architecture Week 2026

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Architecture Week celebrates the profession of architecture and invites everyone—especially K-12 students—to explore architecture and design. We all play key roles in educating and inspiring the next generation of architects. Let's build the pipeline together.   

 

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Architecture Week programming is happening across the United States. Check the map to see if there is a program near you, or reach out if you would like to connect with your local chapter about a program idea you would like to implement.

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It’s never too early to start thinking like an architect! Architecture Week is a nationwide celebration recognizing the power of good design, with a goal of inspiring hopeful architecture and design professionals and K-12 students.  

Get involved in Architecture Week by sharing our posts, contributing to a wish list, inviting students to your firm, sending a letter to your local schools or libraries, or actively engaging with students throughout the week.

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2025 AIA President visits alma mater

AIA President Evelyn Lee visited her alma maters, Barranca Mesa Elementary and Los Alamos High School in Los Alamos, NM to speak with students about her journey. Evelyn was led on a tour of her renovated elementary school and spoke with high schoolers during their Building Trades class and WIN ("What I Need") time. 

Recap: Architecture Week 2025

Architecture Week 2025 was a great success and we look forward to increasing our collective outreach in 2026!

  • ArchWeek25 cover slide K-12 outreach impact
    AIA Kentucky
    Architecture Week 2025 was a tremendous success, with record numbers of participation across the country.
  • Over 20,000 K-12 students were impacted by ArchWeek25 outreach.
    AIA Fort Worth
    A child delightedly participated in AIA Fort Worth's Box City event during ArchWeek25.
  • There were 3.7 million potential social media impressions during ArchWeek25. #architectureweek
    Julia Weatherspoon
    The AIA media team promoted ArchWeek both locally and nationally, resulting in 50,000,000 impressions (not inclusive of syndications), including great broadcast hits such as Great Day San Antonio, Good Morning Buffalo, and Boston 7News.
  • 51 AIA chapters participated in K-12 outreach during ArchWeek25.
    AIA chapters
    51 AIA chapters across the country participated in ArchWeek25 through a variety of activities, from book drives to building challenges to school and firm visits.
  • There was participation in ArchWeek25 K-12 outreach from 42 states, 2 territories, and 5 countries.
    Canva
    From wishlist purchases to social media posts to direct student outreach, AIA members and affiliates came through with K-12 outreach in 42 states, 2 territories, and 5 countries during ArchWeek25.
  • 13 Architecture Week proclamations were issued in 9 states.
    AIA Albuquerque
    Thirteen Architecture Week mayoral proclamations were issued in 9 states thanks to AIA New Mexico, AIA Kansas City, AIA Rochester, AIA New Jersey, AIA Lincoln, Boston Society for Architecture, AIA Iowa, AIA Southwest Michigan, and AIA Amarillo.
  • Over 500 AIA members participated in K-12 outreach during ArchWeek25.
    AIA Kansas City
    Over 500 AIA members shared their love and passion for the architecture profession by participating in ArchWeek25.
  • ArchWeek25 cover slide K-12 outreach impact
  • Over 20,000 K-12 students were impacted by ArchWeek25 outreach.
  • There were 3.7 million potential social media impressions during ArchWeek25. #architectureweek
  • 51 AIA chapters participated in K-12 outreach during ArchWeek25.
  • There was participation in ArchWeek25 K-12 outreach from 42 states, 2 territories, and 5 countries.
  • 13 Architecture Week proclamations were issued in 9 states.
  • Over 500 AIA members participated in K-12 outreach during ArchWeek25.
AIA mentoring aspiring architects
  • Youth at an AIA architecture event.
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    Girl Scouts engaging with AIA's Climate Action Design Challenge cards at the Girl Scouts Convention.
  • Student designing structure during ArchWeek25
    Creative Revolver
    AIA Chattanooga created building and design opportunities for students during ArchWeek25.
  • Seventh grader stands in front of her drawing
    Robert Epstein, Director, AIA Newark & Suburban
    Seventh grader stands in front of her drawing, awarded a Silver prize during an art exhibition curated by AIA Newark & Suburban Architects at the Newark Public Library.
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    AIA
    Students sketching neighborhood buildings on an architect-led walking tour during AIA24.
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    AIA
    Student designing her own animal dice based on AIA Kansas City's Animal Dice game.
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    Students receiving a sketching lesson from artist Moh Bilbeisi.
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    AIA
    Volunteer Oswaldo Rivera-Ortiz using student volunteers to build a shelter with their bodies.
  • AIA24 K12 Expo Tour
    AIA Staff
    Students exploring the Expo Floor at AIA24.
  • Students displaying their design creations at AIA Toledo's HS Design Competition.
    Nancy Odenweller
    Students displaying their design creations at AIA Toledo's 75th HS Design Competition.
  • Youth at an AIA architecture event.
  • Student designing structure during ArchWeek25
  • Seventh grader stands in front of her drawing
  • #architectureweek
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  • AIA24 K12 Expo Tour
  • Students displaying their design creations at AIA Toledo's HS Design Competition.