Isabel Cristina Ferreira de Souza, Assoc. AIA, strengthens the profession through mentorship, advocacy, and community engagement, expanding access and support…
AIA Legal Action
The Kennedy Center serves as the nation's living memorial to President John F. Kennedy. Therefore, major changes to the building carry cultural and symbolic...
Associates Award
AIA Associates Award 2026
March 30, 2026
Recognized for their significant contributions to their communities and the architecture profession.
Career and the profession
Should architects become developers?
March 31, 2026
Four architects share how branching out into development changed their careers.
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Associates Award
Alyanna Subayno, Assoc. AIA
March 30, 2026
Alyanna Subayno, Assoc. AIA, strives to advance equity in architecture by strengthening workplace culture, shaping national initiatives, and expanding pathways…
Formal comment accepted by the U.S. Department of Education
AIA has led coordinated advocacy efforts to protect architecture students’ access to federal financial aid and strengthen recognition of architecture as a...
AIA leadership updates
Read recent leadership updates from the AIA Board of Directors, which ensures AIA excellence and serves as a link to members.
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Guides for Equitable Practice
November 30, 2023
The Guides for Equitable Practice use real-world-derived best practices, relevant research, and other tools to help foster equitable, diverse, and inclusive…
Climate action
Our shared journey: AIA engagement at COP30 and the future of climate action
November 10, 2025
Our profession is central to navigating the complexity of a changing climate.
Young Architect Award
Young Architect Award 2026
April 6, 2026
Explore the Young Architect Award 2026 recipients—recognized for their exceptional leadership and significant contributions to the architecture profession and…
Affordable housing
Can co-op development be a housing crisis solution?
November 7, 2024
Architects are taking a lead role in a cooperative housing surge.
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…
