A growing body of practice-based evidence demonstrates the profound impact that forward-looking design decisions can have on an array of urgent health...
Social impact
5 Design ideas from award-winning urban spaces
July 30, 2026
This year’s AIA Regional & Urban Design Award recipients illuminate creative approaches for environmental and social well-being.
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Mentorship programs
Explore mentorship at AIA and discover programs and resources that support professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement for architects.
Career and the profession
AI Task Force
January 29, 2026
The AIA AI Task Force is leading efforts to address the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in architecture. By developing resources…
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Women’s Leadership Summit 2026
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1515 Wyandotte St Kansas City, MO64108 United States
Registration is now open for Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS)—the architecture profession’s premier leadership event designed to accelerate women into positions…
Regenerative design
The future of architecture isn’t just sustainable—it’s regenerative. AIA is equipping architects to design places that restore ecosystems, strengthen...
AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design®
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Young Architect Award
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Recognizes the exceptional work from young architects.
Honorary Membership
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Recognizes the notable contributions and service of people outside of the architecture profession.
Award for Excellence in Public Architecture
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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.
Awards FAQ
Submissions for AIA Awards vary for each award program and are recognized annually at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design®. Get your important questions…
Gold Medal
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Recognizing individuals whose work has had a lasting influence on the theory and practice of architecture.
Architecture Firm Award
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Recognizing one firm every year that has produced notable architecture for at least a decade.
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.
Topaz Medallion for Architectural Education
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Recognizing outstanding individual contributions in architectural education.
Resilience
Resilience starts with design. Architects play a critical role in helping communities prepare for, withstand, and recover from disasters.
Equity in the built environment
Explore resources to help architects and design professionals create and advocate for equitable communities and firm-wide equitable practices.
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K-12 Initiatives
May 28, 2026
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:
