In a celebration of purpose-driven design, Duvall Decker has been honored with the 2026 AIA Architecture Firm Award. This recognition highlights the Mississippi…

AIA has named Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA, as the recipient of the 2026 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award. This prestigious honor celebrates an architect who exemplifies…

AIA has bestowed its highest service honor, the Edward C. Kemper Award, upon Vivian Lee, FAIA, a design principal at Gensler. This award recognizes an architect…

Sarah M. Whiting, Assoc. AIA, a transformative leader in architectural education, has been awarded the 2026 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Excellence in…

Shigeru Ban revolutionized architecture with renewable materials like paper and timber, creating resilient, sustainable designs like disaster shelters and the…

Michele A. Russo, Hon. AIA, is the 2026 recipient of Honorary Membership. A nationally recognized leader in the architecture industry research, she has…

Cole Von Feldt, Assoc. AIA, advances the design of K–12 learning environments while supporting the next generation of architects through mentorship, writing…

Ersa Llakmani, Assoc. AIA, seeks to advance advocacy, mentorship, and inclusive leadership—supporting emerging professionals and strengthening connections…

Isabel Cristina Ferreira de Souza, Assoc. AIA,  strengthens the profession through mentorship, advocacy, and community engagement, expanding access and support…

Recognized for their significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession. 

Alyanna Subayno, Assoc. AIA, strives to advance equity in architecture by strengthening workplace culture, shaping national initiatives, and expanding pathways…

Explore the Young Architect Award 2026 recipients—recognized for their exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the architecture profession and…

Katie Ackerly, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances climate-responsive housing and equitable design through research-driven…

Amanda S. Barton, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances resilience and sustainability through design, advocacy, and mentorship…

Melanie Islam, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances climate action through policy, practice, and collaboration—shaping…

Lyndley Kent, AIA, LFA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances climate-focused design and equitable practice by transforming values…

Samantha Markham, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances the profession through mentorship, educational design, and leadership…

Ceara O’Leary, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She is recognized for her human-centered design approach and dedication to mentoring…

Carrie Lee Parker, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances the profession through mentorship, advocacy, and leadership that…

Robert (Bob) Perry, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. He advances innovative, high-performance design that transforms existing…