Explore the AIA Interior Architecture Award 2026 recipients—recognized as the best in interior architecture and design.
Healthcare Design Award
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Recognizes projects in health care design and planning from hospitals to outpatient centers, community clinics, and wellness facilities.
The AIA Healthcare…
Housing Award
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Recognizes the best in home design—showcasing how beauty, safety, sustainability, and comfort can come together.
The AIA Housing Award will open for 2027…
Twenty-five Year Award
Twenty-five Year Award 2026: Philip Merrill Environmental Center
June 10, 2026
The Philip Merrill Environmental Center, designed by SmithGroup in Annapolis, Maryland, is a pioneering environmental headquarters on the Chesapeake Bay. As the…
Small Project Award
Small Project Award 2026
June 10, 2026
Explore the AIA Small Project Award 2026 recipients—recognized as the best in small project design.
Interior Architecture Award
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Celebrates the most innovative and spectacular interior spaces across a range of projects.
The AIA Interior Architecture Award will open for 2027 submissions on…
Regional & Urban Design Award
Regional & Urban Design Award 2026
June 10, 2026
Explore the AIA Regional & Urban Design Award 2026 recipients—recognized as the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development.
Justice Facility Award
Justice Facility Award 2026
June 10, 2026
Explore the AIA Justice Facility Award 2026 recipients—recognized as the best in justice facility design.
Justice Facility Award
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Recognizes best practices in planning and design for buildings that directly support the justice system.
The AIA Justice Facility Award will open for 2027…
Small Project Award
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Raises public awareness of the value and design excellence that architects provide regardless of the limits of size and budget.
The AIA Small Project Award will…
Regional & Urban Design Award
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Recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development.
The AIA Regional & Urban Design Award will open for 2027 submissions…
Twenty-five Year Award
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Awarded to a building that has set an architectural design standard of excellence for 25–35 years.
The AIA Twenty-Five Year Award will open for 2027 submissions…
AIA Awards 2026 Winners Announced in 10 Project Categories
June 10, 2026
AIA proudly announced the winners of its 2026 Awards during a gala held at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront.
Career and the profession
Key takeaways from the 2026 AIA Annual Business Meeting
What the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires revealed about urban design
June 5, 2026
At AIA26, Duke Dunham, AIA, explained the creation of “man-made flame corridors” in Los Angeles.
AIA Launches Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience Commitment
June 11, 2026
AIA has created a commitment framework to help architects better serve their communities by building resilience and disaster risk reduction into the design and…
Career and the profession
Day 1 of AIA26: A celebration of the profession
June 11, 2026
Architecture’s biggest event kicks off in San Diego.
Climate action
AIA’s final week at COP30
December 8, 2025
AIA 2025 President Evelyn Lee, FAIA, led AIA’s delegation during COP30’s second week.
Affordable housing
Unlocking homeownership with JD Zogg, AIA
June 4, 2026
America is in a housing crisis, but these creative solutions offer hope, Zogg revealed at AIA26.
Career and the profession
Padma Lakshmi talks about the power of connection at AIA26
June 12, 2026
The model, writer, and television host sat down with Yiselle Santos Rivera, AIA, to find the commonalities in their areas of expertise.
