Gain essential insights into the outcomes of COP30 and the evolving global climate policy landscape—equipping architects to advance decarbonization, resilience…
Sustainability
Turning straw into gold: How to cut carbon in residential architecture
June 12, 2024
As architects and developers get serious about cutting carbon, single-family home construction offers untapped potential.
AIA Commitment to Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience
When communities are unprepared, environmental shocks become disasters. Architects have the power to change that. Help shape AIA’s new commitment program to...
Firm Management
The future of construction administration: What AI changes and what it doesn’t
June 9, 2026
AI won’t replace architects’ expertise, but it can reduce their administrative burden. AIA partner Part3 outlines the possibilities.
Business Intelligence
Architects & the Economy report: Quantifying the impact of U.S. architecture and design firms
May 29, 2026
This report reveals how a profession of 116,000 licensed architects enables $693 billion in construction value, supports millions of jobs, and generates a…
AIA and U.S. Conference of Mayors partner to promote disaster risk reduction strategies for cities
June 5, 2026
2026 AIA President Illya Azaroff, FAIA, will address hundreds of municipal leaders at the U.S. Conference of Mayors 94th Annual Meeting, in Long Beach…
COTE® Top Ten Award
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The industry’s best-known award program for sustainable design excellence.
The COTE Top Ten Award will open for 2027 submissions on August 28, 2026.
Architecture Award
Architecture Award 2026
June 10, 2026
Explore the AIA Architecture Award 2026 recipients—recognized as the best contemporary architecture regardless of budget, size, style, or type.
Architecture Award
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Celebrates the best in contemporary architecture—highlighting the many ways buildings and spaces can improve our lives.
The AIA Architecture Award will open for…
COTE® Top Ten Award
COTE® Top Ten Award 2026
June 10, 2026
Explore the COTE® Top Ten Award 2026 recipients—recognized for setting the standard in sustainable design excellence.
Education Facility Design Award
Education Facility Design Award 2026
June 10, 2026
Explore the AIA Education Facility Design Award 2026 recipients—recognized as the best in today's learning spaces.
Healthcare Design Award
Healthcare Design Award 2026
June 10, 2026
Explore the AIA Healthcare Design Award 2026 recipients—recognized as the best in health care building design, health care planning, and health care design…
The AIA Education Facility Design Award will open for 2027 submissions on August 28, 2026.
Interior Architecture Award
Interior Architecture Award 2026
June 10, 2026
Explore the AIA Interior Architecture Award 2026 recipients—recognized as the best in interior architecture and design.
Healthcare Design Award
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Recognizes projects in health care design and planning from hospitals to outpatient centers, community clinics, and wellness facilities.
The AIA Healthcare…
Housing Award
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Recognizes the best in home design—showcasing how beauty, safety, sustainability, and comfort can come together.
The AIA Housing Award will open for 2027…
Twenty-five Year Award
Twenty-five Year Award 2026: Philip Merrill Environmental Center
June 10, 2026
The Philip Merrill Environmental Center, designed by SmithGroup in Annapolis, Maryland, is a pioneering environmental headquarters on the Chesapeake Bay. As the…
Small Project Award
Small Project Award 2026
June 10, 2026
Explore the AIA Small Project Award 2026 recipients—recognized as the best in small project design.
Interior Architecture Award
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Celebrates the most innovative and spectacular interior spaces across a range of projects.
The AIA Interior Architecture Award will open for 2027 submissions on…
Regional & Urban Design Award
Regional & Urban Design Award 2026
June 10, 2026
Explore the AIA Regional & Urban Design Award 2026 recipients—recognized as the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development.
