Kate Thuesen, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for creating compelling school and learning environment designs and empowering positive…
AIA/ALA Library Building Award
Atherton Library
April 21, 2023
The award-winning library design of the Atherton Library creates a zero net energy building reflective of the modern library’s evolution to a vibrant civic hub…
Equity, diversity and inclusion
Explore the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in design excellence with AIA. Discover resources, case studies, and strategies for creating more…
About AIA
Explore the mission and vision of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Learn about AIA's commitment to advancing architecture and shaping the profession…
Best Practices
Return on investment in equitable communities
December 2, 2023
Explore resources and talking points on the financial opportunities and benefits of investing in equitable communities to help support architects and the…
COTE® Top Ten Award
Confluence Park
April 20, 2023
The award-winning sustainable design of Confluence Park creates a living laboratory designed to broaden visitors’ understanding of South Texas ecotypes and the…
COTE® Top Ten Award
DPR Sacramento Zero Net Energy Office
April 20, 2023
The award-winning sustainable design of the DPR Sacramento Zero Net Energy Office creates a sustainable work environment that fosters a greater collaboration…
Collaborative Achievement Award
Collaborative Achievement Award 2023: Parks for Downtown Dallas
March 6, 2023
The award-winning urban design of the Parks for Downtown Dallas delivers four priority parks where diverse communities can gather and thrive—greatly enhancing…
Associates Award
Jeremy Gentile, Assoc. AIA
March 6, 2023
Jeremy Gentile, Assoc. AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Associates Award for his work as a champion of the architecture profession and an advocate for students…
Young Architect Award
Jason Takeuchi, AIA
March 6, 2023
Jason Takeuchi, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for advancing design resilience, sustainability, and community leadership in his home…
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COTE® Top Ten Award
Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex
April 20, 2023
The award-winning sustainable design of the Harvard University Science and Engineering Complex helps shift the typology toward environmental stewardship to…
COTE® Top Ten Award
John W. Olver Transit Center
April 20, 2023
The award-winning sustainable design of the John W. Olver Transit Center is the first net zero energy transit center constructed in the United States.
AIA Knowledge Communities
Join one of AIA’s 21 Knowledge Communities, where the architecture and design communities connect to share information and network in a variety of interest…
COTE® Top Ten Award
RIDC Mill 19: Buildings A & B
April 20, 2023
The award-winning sustainable design of RIDC Mill 19: Buildings A & B transforms a former steel mill to welcome the sustainable future of advanced manufacturing…
State & Local Affairs
When architects work with state and local elected officials, they influence positive outcomes on state and local priorities like school safety, housing, more.
COTE® Top Ten Award
Science and Environmental Center
April 20, 2023
The award-winning sustainable design of the Science and Environmental Center creates a net zero carbon learning center to foster social acuity and environmental…
COTE® Top Ten Award
UC San Diego North Torrey Pines Living & Learning Neighborhood
April 20, 2023
The award-winning sustainable design of the UC San Diego North Torrey Pines Living & Learning Neighborhood is the most substantial project in the higher…
COTE® Top Ten Award
Watershed
April 20, 2023
The award-winning sustainable design of Watershed is a regenerative seven-story office building that cleans more than 400,000 gallons of highly polluted water…
COTE® Top Ten Award
Westwood Hills Nature Center
April 20, 2023
The award-winning sustainable design of the Westwood Hills Nature Center creates a community teaching tool for St. Louis Park, MN shaped by the city’s forward…
