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The AIA Indiana Emerging Professional (EP) Friendly/Exemplary Firm Recognition is a designation approved by the AIA Indiana Board of Directors in 2024. This accolade aims to provide a clearer, more accessible route for individuals pursuing licensure. The goal of the program is to celebrate firms who offer exceptional support and opportunities for their early professionals. Two designations are possible for a firm to receive: the AIA Indiana EP Friendly Firm or the AIA Indiana EP Exemplary Firm designation. EP Friendly and EP Exemplary Firms will be recognized at the 2026 AIA Indiana Convention, which is scheduled for Friday, November 13, at the Dallara IndyCar Factory in Speedway, Indiana. Also, EP Friendly and EP Exemplary Firms will be featured on the AIA Indiana Website and may use the EP Friendly Logo or EP Exemplary Logo for marketing purposes in the year shown on the logo. The deadline to submit to be a 2026 AIA Indiana EP Friendly/Exemplary Firm is July 31, 2026. CLICK HERE to learn more. 

All AIA Indiana members, friends, and sponsors are invited to attend the inaugural 2026 AIA Indiana Committee on the Environment (COTE) Design Awards Program, which is scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., at Ball State University CAP: INDY, 25 N Pine St, Indianapolis, IN 46202. During this event, the design award winners will be announced, and Dan Overbey, AIA, NCARB, LEED Fellow, WELL AP, Director of Sustainability and Associate Principal at Browning Day and Associate Professor at Ball State University will present “The New Net Zero.” Attendees will earn 1 AIA HSW LU. Registration and networking will be from 5 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and the program will begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude by 7 p.m. Sponsorships for this event are also available. CLICK HERE to learn more and to register.

AIA Indiana will host the 2026 AIA Indiana Healthcare Design Symposium (November 12) / 2026 AIA Indiana Convention (November 13) presented by Tru-Steel HD® at the Dallara IndyCar Factory in Speedway, Indiana. This unique two-day event provides an opportunity to connect with architecture firm leaders from across the Hoosier State in a relaxed and engaging environment. All sponsorships and exhibitor opportunities are for both days. We offer a variety of sponsor and exhibitor packages and hope you will choose to be part of this exciting event! CLICK HERE to learn more.

CLICK HERE to access the 2026 AIA Indiana Design Awards – Call for Submissions. Design award submissions will be judged by the 2026 AIA Indiana Design Awards Jury, which will be provided by AIA Iowa. CLICK HERE to view the winning 2025 submissions. CLICK HERE to access the 2026 AIA Indiana Service Awards – Call for Submissions. AIA Indiana invites members to submit nominations/submissions for the following awards: Edward D. Pierre Award; Juliet Peddle Award; Walter S. Blackburn Award; Distinguished Firm Award; Tony Costello Young Architect Award; Next Gen Award; and the Gold Medal Award. The design and service awards will be presented at the 2026 AIA Indiana Convention, which is scheduled for November 13, at the Dallara IndyCar Factory in downtown Speedway, IN. The submission deadline for both the 2026 design and service awards is July 24, 2026.

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Click here to download COMcheck 4.1.5.5 to your desktop. COMcheck is an energy code compliance software tool that helps architects, builders, designers, and contractors to determine whether new commercial or high-rise residential buildings, additions and alterations meet the requirements of the IECC and ASHRAE Standard 90.1, as well as several state-specific codes. COMcheck also simplifies compliance for building officials, plan checkers, and inspectors by allowing them to quickly determine if a building project meets the code.

As AIA Indiana begins planning for year eight of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP), these information sessions will be of value to prospective participants (scholars), firm leaders, and anyone who is interested in finding out more about the program and the application process. The application window opens on June 1. These information sessions, which are scheduled for 12 p.m., June 3, 10, 17, and 24, will be hosted by the CKLDP Executive Committee via Zoom and will provide interested individuals with an opportunity to ask questions and receive helpful hints about what to include, or not, in their applications. General information regarding the program as a whole will also be shared during these sessions. Interested candidates are encouraged to attend, but attendance is not mandatory, nor does it influence the likelihood that a candidate would be accepted into the program. Registered attendees will receive a link to join the call the morning of their selected session. CLICK HERE to register.

As AIA Indiana begins planning for year eight of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program (CKLDP), these information sessions will be of value to prospective participants (scholars), firm leaders, and anyone who is interested in finding out more about the program and the application process. The application window opens on June 1. These information sessions, which are scheduled for 12 p.m., June 3, 10, 17, and 24, will be hosted by the CKLDP Executive Committee via Zoom and will provide interested individuals with an opportunity to ask questions and receive helpful hints about what to include, or not, in their applications. General information regarding the program as a whole will also be shared during these sessions. Interested candidates are encouraged to attend, but attendance is not mandatory, nor does it influence the likelihood that a candidate would be accepted into the program. Registered attendees will receive a link to join the call the morning of their selected session. CLICK HERE to register.

AIA Fort Wayne will be hosting their 11th Annual Golf Outing on Wednesday, June 17, at Coyote Creek Golf Club, 4935 Hillegas Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46818. Golfer registrations have reached capacity; however, select sponsorship opportunities remain available. All money raised from this event stays in Fort Wayne to help encourage collaboration amongst industry professionals and provides support for architects in Fort Wayne through fellowship, community activism, training, and education with a goal of advancing the profession. A portion of the net proceeds this year will go to support COMMUNITY HARVEST FOOD BANK! CLICK HERE to learn more.

This year’s competition, Second Nature, invites students to explore architecture through the lens of perspective, experience, and our relationship with the natural world. Students will be challenged to design an immersive experience center for an extinct species, carefully considering how visitors encounter the building, the landscape, and the animal itself. From choreographing views and movement to integrating architecture with diverse habitats, this year’s program encourages thoughtful design from both the viewer’s and the building’s point of view. With a wide range of creative approaches and no single “correct” solution, Second Nature offers an engaging and accessible challenge for students of all skill levels who are interested in art, architecture, drafting, or interior design. This design competition is an excellent opportunity for students to explore an interest in architecture and design, build portfolio-quality work, and strengthen college and scholarship applications. Since 1971, this statewide competition has been hosted by AIA Indiana to encourage the next generation of architects and to promote the importance of architecture and design throughout Indiana. Top prizes of $1,000 in cash and scholarships should be motivating as well! Submissions are due March 27. The awards program is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 8 p.m., at the Indianapolis Artsgarden, 110 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN 46204. All are invited! CLICK HERE to learn more.