Explore the AIA Architecture Award 2026 recipients—recognized as the best contemporary architecture regardless of budget, size, style, or type.
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Recognizing the best green projects that seamlessly integrate innovative, regenerative strategies within their broader design concepts.
Climate action
What does it mean to build a regenerative practice?
June 29, 2026
Industry leaders reflect on what firms need to change to become truly regenerative.
Career and the profession
Embracing suffering, avoiding burnout
June 29, 2026
Nicole Becker, AIA, on what mountaineering has taught her about architectural practice.
Higher education
May 1, 2024
Explore how AIA promotes excellence in higher education for the growth and future of the architecture profession.
Firm Management
The future of construction administration: What AI changes and what it doesn’t
June 9, 2026
AI won’t replace architects’ expertise, but it can reduce their administrative burden. AIA partner Part3 outlines the possibilities.
Building science and technology
Minnesota enters the modular era with Alvera Apartments
June 29, 2026
Off-site construction and thoughtful collaboration helped DJR Architecture & Design overcome a tight lot and parking challenges in downtown St. Paul, Minn. AIA...
Building science and technology
Who's afraid of artificial intelligence?
July 16, 2024
Not Matthias Hollwich, AIA, principal at HWKN, who is heading full bore into what he believes is a paradigm change.
10 AIA26 sessions that will strengthen your advocacy efforts at home
June 1, 2026
Check out these climate, resilience, and housing sessions at the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design.
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...
Design specialty
The Wave space frame installation brings hands-on learning to D.C.
March 2, 2026
At the National Building Museum, architecture students got rare experience designing, fabricating, and assembling a large-scale public structure.
Social impact
AEC Cares thanks its San Diego partners
July 6, 2026
Prior to AIA26, the architecture, engineering, and construction communities gave back to San Diego through the renovation of a local women’s center.
Business Intelligence
How to get funding & resources for equitable communities
November 29, 2023
Funding and resources are two of the biggest challenges architects face when building equitable communities. Explore information on impact investing and funding…
Design and health
Deaf education design in the spotlight at AIA25
June 5, 2025
The chairman of World Deaf Architecture explores questions about inclusive and equitable design at AIA's 2025 Conference on Architecture & Design.
Best Practices
How firms can direct AI instead of reacting to it
May 4, 2026
Mahya Salehi, AIA, on the ways AI helps her firm design homes.
Climate action
Updates from AIA's Disaster Assistance Program
November 30, 2023
AIA and its architects, often serving as volunteers, assist communities following disasters. Explore updates on AIA's activities in disaster areas, resources…
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…
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…
EDI
Making accessibility “more than a checkbox”
July 6, 2026
Rachel Wiesbrock, Assoc. AIA, explains why advocating and designing for people with disabilities and diverse lived experiences is essential for a better built...
