It’s never too early to start thinking like an architect. AIA's K-12 initiatives follow a blueprint with three key goals in mind:
Inspire youth to learn about…
Edward C. Kemper Award
Submission Period
-
Recognizing members who have significantly impacted the architecture profession through service to AIA or an architecture-related organization.
Associates Award
Submission Period
-
Recognizes exceptional Associate AIA member leaders who have made significant contributions to their community, organization, and/or industry.
Become an AIA member
Join AIA and join the largest, most influential network of architecture professionals. 101,000+ member community, 200+ global chapters. Become a member today!
Twenty-five Year Award
Submission Period
-
Awarded to a building that has set an architectural design standard of excellence for 25–35 years.
Small Project Award
Submission Period
-
Raises public awareness of the value and design excellence that architects provide regardless of the limits of size and budget.
Interior Architecture Award
Submission Period
-
Celebrates the most innovative and spectacular interior spaces across a range of projects.
Housing Award
Submission Period
-
Recognizes the best in home design—showcasing how beauty, safety, sustainability, and comfort can come together.
Healthcare Design Award
Submission Period
-
Recognizes projects in health care design & planning from hospitals to outpatient centers, community clinics, & wellness facilities.
Honors the best in library architecture and design.
Justice Facility Award
Submission Period
-
Recognizes best practices in planning & design for buildings that directly support the justice system.
Collaborative Achievement Award
Submission Period
-
Recognizes the achievements of allied professionals and architect teams that have advanced the architectural profession.
Design for Aging Review Award
Submission Period
-
Recognizes architects who demonstrate innovative design solutions to improve the quality of life for older adults.
Architecture Award
Submission Period
-
Celebrates the best in contemporary architecture—highlighting the many ways buildings and spaces can improve our lives.
Regional & Urban Design Award
Submission Period
-
Recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development.
Building science and technology
Definitions for Building Performance
December 1, 2021
Establishing a common vocabulary to assist in the design and construction of low to zero carbon buildings and beyond.
COTE® Top Ten Award
Submission Period
-
The industry’s best-known award program for sustainable design excellence.
Careers at AIA
Explore exciting career opportunities at AIA. Join a dynamic team committed to shaping the future of architecture. Discover how you can contribute to innovation…
Educational event
Firm Management Symposium
-
1735 New York Ave. Washington, DC20006 United States
New this year, the Firm Management Symposium equips firm owners and emerging leaders with practical skills needed to move their practices forward.