Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS), founded by AIA, is the AEC industry’s premier event dedicated to accelerating women into leadership positions in architecture…
Design specialty
Meeting in the middle to reimagine bridges
December 1, 2025
A new wave of bridge projects finds architects and engineers in unique collaborations.
Materials
Ceiling solutions that bring energy savings and tax credits
November 25, 2025
New phase change material technologies may deliver up to 15% in energy savings and up to 50% in tax credits, explains AIA partner Armstrong World Industries.
FAQ: Closure Dec. 24–Jan. 2
Find answers to frequently asked questions on topics including AIA national’s closure dates, membership, renewals, and continuing education for members and...
2026 AIA Gold Medal awarded to Shigeru Ban, Hon. FAIA
December 4, 2025
Shigeru Ban’s career is a strong reminder of our profession’s potential to create a more sustainable and equitable world.
Duvall Decker receives the 2026 AIA Architecture Firm Award
December 4, 2025
Duvall Decker serves as an inspiring example for the profession, proving that the most profound architecture is born from a deep sense of care, respect, and…
Letter from AIA President Evelyn Lee Regarding Department of Education Policy Excluding Architects from the Definition of "Professionals"
What you need to know about the Department of Education's new rule excluding Architects from the definition of "professionals."
Gold Medal
Gold Medal Award 2026: Shigeru Ban, Hon. FAIA
December 4, 2025
Shigeru Ban revolutionized architecture with renewable materials like paper and timber, creating resilient, sustainable designs like disaster shelters and the…
Architecture Firm Award
Architecture Firm Award 2026: Duvall Decker
December 4, 2025
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 award winners
An AIA award is the ultimate acknowledgment of impactful, exemplary work in architecture and design. Browse AIA award recipients across nearly 30 categories...
Vivian Lee, FAIA, honored with the 2026 Edward C. Kemper Award
December 5, 2025
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…
Gold Medal
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Recognizing individuals whose work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture.
Architecture Firm Award
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Recognizing one firm every year that has produced notable architecture for at least a decade.
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
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Given to an architect or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a pressing social issue.
2026 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Excellence in Architectural Education awarded to Sarah Whiting, Assoc. AIA
December 5, 2025
Whiting's work serves as a powerful model for how academic leadership can foster innovation, inclusivity, and a deep sense of civic duty within the profession. …
Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA, honored with the 2026 AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
December 5, 2025
Ford’s career is a masterclass in using design as a force for good. He is not just designing buildings; he is designing opportunities.
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award 2026: Michael Ford, FAIA, NOMA
December 5, 2025
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…
Edward C. Kemper Award
Edward C. Kemper Award 2026: Vivian Lee, FAIA
December 5, 2025
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…
Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education
AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education 2026: Sarah Whiting, Assoc. AIA
December 5, 2025
Sarah M. Whiting, Assoc. AIA, a transformative leader in architectural education, has been awarded the 2026 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion for Excellence in…
Resilience
Designing for disaster: How architects are building a resilient future
May 23, 2025
Three case studies exemplify a holistic approach to resilient design.
