Leslie Tijerina, Assoc. AIA, knows that working in small communities can generate significant impact. To that end, she has dedicated her young career to…

Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, is the 2023 Gold Medal winner. A civic design leader since the 1980s—guided by the ethos that good design is a right, not merely a…

Widely regarded as an architect of focus and fervor, Andy Goolsby, AIA, searches for architecture and opportunities to shape supportive environments for people…

A founding principal of Flow Design Architects, Darguin Fortuna, AIA, fosters a culturally diverse architectural ecosystem in which everyone has a voice as they…

After watching numerous family members try to navigate the healthcare system, Elizabeth Cox, AIA, has dedicated her career to designing complex healing…

The career path of Blake Jackson, AIA, has been marked by an entrepreneurial spirit and a dedication to sustainability. His contributions to the profession as a…

The award-winning regional and urban design for the Van Leesten Memorial Bridge in Providence, RI connects five of the city’s prominent neighborhoods and…

The rare architect who holds a cross-disciplinary doctorate, Erin Reilly-Sanders, AIA, is a passionate educator who strives to raise awareness about…

Committed to social justice and community engagement, Gabriella Bermea, AIA, uses her powerful voice to advocate for a more equitable and just profession…

Matthew Teismann, AIA, emphasizes a new approach to architecture in his commitment to practice-based research. The strategies he has developed over his 17-year…

Informed by her experiences growing up in diverse, industrial communities in eastern New Jersey and northern Egypt, Rachelle Hassan Ain, AIA, investigates the…

A tireless advocate for the next generation of architects, Richie Hands, AIA, has led some of the most impactful programs that support under-represented young…

The award-winning interior architecture for 800 Fulton Market in Chicago is a carefully integrated mixed-use workplace that includes a wealth of health and…

From her early days growing up in rural Washington state, Suni Dillard, AIA, has been strongly connected to nature, education, and community. In the profession…

With the heart of a mother and the spirit of an activist, Amanda Snelson, AIA, treats architecture as an adaptable tool to serve communities and shape a more…

A true citizen architect, Angela Boersma, AIA, has pursued public office while balancing service and advocacy to advance the profession and community she serves…

The epitome of the type of educator, convener, and leader the profession needs, Bethany Lundell Garver, AIA, forges meaningful connections between the public…

Whether through travel to other countries and U.S. states or conversing with people in other languages, Carl Sergio, AIA, is always eager to find meaningful…

Growing up, Danny Wicke, AIA, dreamed of becoming a professional basketball player, dedicating countless hours to the court to hone his skills. Today, he uses…

Always seeking to elevate the quality of life for the communities she serves, Elissa Morrison, AIA, has distinguished herself as an unparalleled leader and…