These 10 outstanding projects and bodies of work belong in today’s list of need-to-know architecture.
Social impact
Can real estate be a tool for social change? Adre says yes
June 26, 2025
How one real estate developer is prioritizing social and environmental ROI.
AIA Group Enrollment Program
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Firm Management
Knowing when to walk away
August 17, 2026
Jeff Seabold, FAIA, writes that too often, “The work comes first. The client comes second. The architect comes last. That hierarchy produces beautiful buildings...
Conference
AIA Leadership Summit 2027
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Shape the conversation at the premier advocacy and leadership training event for AIA chapter leaders.
The AIALS 2027 Call for Proposals is now open—submit by Oct…
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.
Affordable housing
When affordable housing becomes a community investment
September 8, 2026
Nonprofits, healthcare systems, schools, and foundations are putting new resources into housing—and giving architects more room to design projects that serve...
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.
Join us as we discover the architectural wonders that shape our identity and inspire the future—one design at a time.
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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…
