News from National 9.24.2020

AIA Next2Lead Leadership Program RFP release

AIA is seeking a consultant to provide an educational program and experience for a 16- member cohort of ethnically diverse women architects and designers that will prepare them for association leadership. The attached PDF provides information on this Request for Proposals (RFP). The deadline to submit is October 15, 2020. Learn More

Moving justice and racial and gender equity decisively from aspiration to action

Harnessing the passion of our members and the broader design community, AIA is taking steps to advance racial justice and equity in our organization, in our profession, and in our communities. Learn More

Free Webinars

Webinar: Residential design-build risks
Join a free, live webinar as expert presenters survey the unique risks that architects face when working on residential design-build projects, as well as contracts and tools available to manage these risks. Earn 1 LU. Register

Webinar: Electrification’s role in healthier buildings
This session will cover the technical challenges of electrifying existing buildings and industry-standard new construction. You’ll also learn how to respond to arguments about cost and carbon footprint. Earn 1 LU. Register

Best New Homes Honored with AIA's 2020 Housing Awards

Award recognizes single family, production, multifamily and specialized housing projects.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing seven exceptional residential designs with its 2020 Housing Awards. Complete details for each of the awarded projects can be reviewed on AIA’s website.  

AIA’s Housing Awards program, now in its 20th year, was established to recognize the best in housing design for new construction, renovations and restorations. Each year projects are awarded based on four different categories: one- and two-family custom residences; one- and two-family production homes (no recipients selected this year); multifamily housing; and specialized housing.

This year’s recipients were selected by a five-member jury that evaluated projects for demonstrating design excellence. Additionally, the jury evaluates whether designs are sustainable, affordable, durable, innovative, socially impactful, meeting client needs as well as addressing the natural and built contexts. The 2020 Housing Award recipients are:

Category 1 - One- and Two-Family Custom Residence

Category 3 - Multifamily Housing

Category 4 - Specialized Housing

  • PPR Residence Hall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania | DIGSAU

Visit AIA’s website for more information on the housing awards program.

AIA Film Challenge 2020 - Voting is Open

The AIA Film Challenge 2020 prompt is to tell a story about architects partnering with communities and civic leaders to design a healthy, sustainable, just world that improves peoples’ lives. The entries are in, and voting has begun. Click the link below to vote in the People’s Choice for your favorite:

Vote Here

Important Dates:

August 31-October 4: Vote early and vote often and help your favorite film win the People’s Choice Award!

Late October: Winners will be announced via email, social media, and on the website in late October.

October TBD: Check back HERE for the date of the virtual film screening award ceremony for this year’s winners.