The American Institute of Architects seeks well-qualified and eager candidates for the AIA Board of Directors and other leadership positions.
AIA Business Meeting
At the Annual Business Meeting, the delegates consider amendments to AIA Bylaws, resolutions, and candidates for AIA elected office.
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…
Resilience
Rebuilding Los Angeles’ Palisades with climate-responsive homes
November 2, 2026
The RESET initiative pairs architecture firms with insurance, engineering, and manufacturing partners to ensure a smooth rebuilding process.
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COTE® Top Ten Award
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The industry’s best-known award program for sustainable design excellence.
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.
Housing Award
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Recognizes the best in home design—showcasing how beauty, safety, sustainability, and comfort can come together.
AIA/ALA Library Building Award
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Honors the best in library architecture and design.
Recognizes the best in urban design, regional and city planning, and community development.
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.
Architecture Award
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Celebrates the best in contemporary architecture—highlighting the many ways buildings and spaces can improve our lives.
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.
New ABI White Paper: Clarifying the Construction Outlook by Integrating Architecture Billings with Broader Economic Indicators
November 4, 2026
The white paper examines how architecture firms and the broader AEC industry use the ABI and related indicators to assess current market conditions and forecast…
Interior Architecture Award
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Celebrates the most innovative and spectacular interior spaces across a range of projects.
Design for Aging Award
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Recognizes architects who demonstrate innovative design solutions to improve the quality of life for older adults.
Justice Facility Award
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Recognizes best practices in planning and design for buildings that directly support the justice system.
AIA urges court to pause proposed Triumphal Arch project
October 27, 2026
AIA’s position is grounded in a longstanding commitment to responsible planning, design excellence, historic preservation and meaningful public participation.
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