Learn about architecture continuing education requirements for AIA membership & state licensure renewal. Architect CE requirements vary by location.
Career and the profession
Securing the future
December 9, 2024
AIA President Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC, discusses the purpose of leadership and reflects on her year as AIA's 100th President.
Climate action
Key regional climate issues: A Guide for architects to drive change
December 1, 2023
A guide for architects to drive change: This resource leverages the Fourth National Climate Assessment to identify key climate issues as well as resources for…
Climate action
Climate change adaptation design resources
November 29, 2023
Explore climate change design resources and projection tools to help buildings and communities handle and adapt to climate change effects like extreme heat and…
Honorary Membership
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Recognizes the notable contributions and service of people outside of the architecture profession.
The Architect’s Journey to Specification
January 29, 2025
Align your market planning and sales strategies with architects’ specification needs with The Architect’s Journey to Specification—developed by AIA in…
Architecture Award
Worcester Blackstone Visitor Center
February 27, 2023
The award-winning contemporary architecture of the Worcester Blackstone Visitor Center uses sustainable design interventions to rejuvenate the village and heal…
Design for Aging Review Award
Aegis Living Lake Union
December 7, 2023
The award-winning design for aging of Aegis Living Lake Union in Seattle evokes the region's historical connection to rowing through materials and motifs while…
Regional & Urban Design Award
41st and 43rd Street Pedestrian Bridges, Chicago
May 31, 2024
The award-winning regional and urban design for 41st and 43rd Street Pedestrian Bridges, Chicago, provides a unique and memorable experience for their users.
Interior Architecture Award
800 Fulton Market
February 7, 2023
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…
Education Facility Design Award
American School Foundation of Guadalajara | High School
April 10, 2023
The award-winning school design of the American School Foundation of Guadalajara High School uses bright colors, natural materials, and crisp designs to…
Open for Submission
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
Submission Period
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Given to an architect or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a pressing social issue.
AIA awards research grants to advance climate action
July 10, 2025
Upjohn Research Initiative supports AIA's commitment to climate action by awarding grants to sustainable design research.
COTE® Top Ten Award
Alice West Fleet Elementary School
May 14, 2024
The award-winning design for Alice West Fleet Elementary School in Arlington, Va. brings a fresh perspective and approach to student-centered learning in an…
Young Architect Award
Bethany Lundell Garver, AIA
April 2, 2024
The epitome of the type of educator, convener, and leader the profession needs, Bethany Lundell Garver, AIA, forges meaningful connections between the public…
Young Architect Award
Audrey Maxwell, AIA
April 2, 2024
Audrey Maxwell, AIA, aims to advance AIA’s structures and policies as she seeks to transform the future of the profession. With a deep belief in the architect’s…
Young Architect Award
Amanda Snelson, AIA
April 2, 2024
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…
Honorary Membership
Becky Magdaleno, Hon. AIA
February 14, 2023
Becky Magdaleno, Hon. AIA, is the recipient of the 2023 AIA Honorary Membership. Explore the profound impact of her work on Florida’s architecture and design…
Young Architect Award
Beresford Pratt, AIA
March 6, 2023
Beresford Pratt, AIA, is a winner of the 2023 Young Architects Award for his work as an ambassador for community empowerment and a champion for diversity…
Young Architect Award
Allison Dvorak, AIA
March 6, 2023
Allison Dvorak, AIA, is a recipient of the 2023 Young Architects Award for her leadership in championing inclusive design through community development and…
