Explore the Young Architect Award 2026 recipients—recognized for their exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the architecture profession and…
Affordable housing
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Young Architect Award
Katherine (Katie) C. Ackerly, AIA
April 6, 2026
Katie Ackerly, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances climate-responsive housing and equitable design through research-driven…
Young Architect Award
Amanda S. Barton, AIA
April 6, 2026
Amanda S. Barton, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances resilience and sustainability through design, advocacy, and mentorship…
Young Architect Award
Melanie B. Y. Islam, AIA
April 6, 2026
Melanie Islam, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances climate action through policy, practice, and collaboration—shaping…
Young Architect Award
Lyndley E. Kent, AIA, LFA
April 6, 2026
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…
Young Architect Award
Samantha R. Markham, AIA
April 6, 2026
Samantha Markham, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances the profession through mentorship, educational design, and leadership…
Young Architect Award
Ceara M. O'Leary, AIA
April 6, 2026
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…
Young Architect Award
Carrie L. Parker, AIA
April 6, 2026
Carrie Lee Parker, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. She advances the profession through mentorship, advocacy, and leadership that…
Young Architect Award
Robert (Bob) Perry, AIA
April 6, 2026
Robert (Bob) Perry, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. He advances innovative, high-performance design that transforms existing…
Young Architect Award
Li Ren, AIA
April 6, 2026
Li Ren, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. He advances equitable communities through global leadership, design innovation, and advocacy…
Young Architect Award
Anna Squier, AIA
April 6, 2026
Anna Squier, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. Through design, advocacy, and leadership, she is shaping a more equitable and…
AIA announces recipients for the 2026 Young Architects Award
April 6, 2026
The AIA Young Architects Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession…
Young Architect Award
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Recognizes the exceptional work from young architects.
Architects and AI: Practical guidance for a changing profession
April 6, 2026
How will AI shape the future of architecture? Learn how to integrate AI into your practice with actionable guidance, tools, and insights from AIA’s AI Task...
Career and the profession
3 Easy ways to participate in Architecture Week 2026
April 2, 2026
Even if you’re short on time, you can still participate in Architecture Week 2026 in meaningful, creative ways.
Shape the Future of Architecture: Participate in Architecture Week 2026, April 12-18
April 8, 2026
Through Architecture Week, AIA is able to equip educators and architects with tools and resources to ignite young minds and spark a passion for architecture.
Young Architect Award
Cameron S. Bolin, AIA
April 6, 2026
Cameron S. Bolin, AIA, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. He advances sustainable design, housing innovation, and community impact through…
Young Architect Award
Shawn M. Swisher, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
April 6, 2026
Shawn M. Swisher, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, is a 2026 recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award. A strategic leader and advocate for design excellence, he has shaped…
Art, history, and religion
Designing for faith and reflection
April 6, 2026
How today’s designers of faith-based buildings and spaces approach their craft.
