Recognizes architects, public officials, and others who design notable public facilities and/or advocate for design excellence in public spaces.
Associates Award
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Recognizes exceptional Associate AIA member leaders who have made significant contributions to their community, organization, and/or industry.
Honorary Membership
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Recognizes the notable contributions and service of people outside of the architecture profession.
Whitney M. Young Jr. Award
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Given to an architect or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a pressing social issue.
Resilience Advocacy
AIA advocates for resilience and hazard mitigation in the built environment through various policies, programs, and practices. AIA emphasizes the importance of...
Young Architect Award
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Recognizes the exceptional work from young architects.
COTE® Top Ten Award
COTE® Top Ten Award 2026
June 10, 2026
Explore the COTE® Top Ten Award 2026 recipients—recognized for setting the standard in sustainable design excellence.
COTE® Top Ten Award
COTE® Top Ten Award 2025
June 5, 2025
Explore the COTE® Top Ten Award 2025 recipient—recognized for setting the standard in sustainable design excellence.
Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education
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Recognizing outstanding individual contributions in architectural education.
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COTE® Top Ten Award
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The industry’s best-known award program for sustainable design excellence.
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Continuing education providers
Current and future AIA continuing education (CE) providers can explore resources, tools, & templates on how to create and/or renew effective educational content…
Career and the profession
Ready for a career pivot? Start with what you know
September 15, 2026
Architects changing course don’t have to start over. Identifying transferable skills, finding mentors, and doing the research can make a new path more...
Design specialty
One home, many rituals: The evolution of multi-zone living
September 14, 2026
The kitchen is evolving from the concept of a work triangle to one of flexible zones. Architects and AIA partner Fisher & Paykel explore what this shift means...
Regenerative design
The future of architecture isn’t just sustainable—it’s regenerative. AIA is equipping architects to design places that restore ecosystems, strengthen...
Plaintiffs Call for Independent Protection of The Kennedy Center
September 17, 2026
A coalition of eight leading cultural heritage organizations, including AIA, have expressed alarm over recent developments regarding The Kennedy Center.
Preserving Washington, D.C. landmarks
The planning and stewardship of America's most significant national places must be transparent, lawful, and worthy of public trust. AIA is committed to ensuring...
America ByDesign Season 7
July 27, 2026
Join us as we discover the architectural wonders that shape our identity and inspire the future—one design at a time.
AIA advances resilience and regenerative design in the built environment at Climate Week NYC
September 18, 2026
AIA is leading the conversation at several Climate Week NYC events to educate and advocate for architects’ role in creating a more resilient built environment.…
