You are invited to an AIA Indiana CE Webinar – Sports Lighting Standards – presented by MUSCO Lighting, which is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. EDT. Recommended standards for sports lighting are the keystone of creating a safe environment for recreating at night. Sports lighting projects come with so many variables; how do you ensure that you are getting the right amount of light on and off of your playable surface? This course takes an in-depth look at the recommended values needed to play safely at night, how to mitigate impact to the surrounding environment, and provide check lists for what to look for during the design phase as well as the following years post installation. Attendees will earn 1.0 AIA HSW LUs. CLICK HERE to register!

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. CLICK HERE to learn more.

This year’s design awards were presented during the 2025 AIA Kentucky/AIA Indiana Convention on Friday, September 19, at the Central Bank Center in downtown Lexington, KY. Through the Design Awards program, AIA Indiana asks a jury of peers to select projects by leading Indiana registered architects that serve as a tribute to design excellence. This year’s jury was from AIA Oklahoma and chaired by Lisa Chronister, FAIA. Other jurors included: Joshua Hill, AIA – Studio Architecture; Sally Talley, AIA – Winterrowd Talley Architects; Shane Aaron, AIA – Narrate Design; and Brian Freese, AIA – Freese Architecture. This year there were 51 entries and 16 winners. All design award recipients were selected by the jury — with two exceptions. The H. Roll McLaughlin 25 Year Award and the Legacy Award were reviewed and selected by the 2025 AIA Indiana FAIA Design Awards Task Force. CLICK HERE to view this year’s winning submissions.

This year’s service awards were presented during the 2025 AIA Kentucky/AIA Indiana Convention on Thursday, September 18, at the Kentucky Theater in downtown Lexington, KY. This year’s awards included the AIA Indiana Architecture Outstanding Service Award, the Walter S. Blackburn Award, the Tony Costello Young Architect Award, the Juliet Peddle Award, the Next Gen Award, the Distinguished Firm Award, and finally, AIA Indiana’s highest honor, the Gold Medal. All awards, except for the Gold Medal and the Outstanding Service Award, were selected by the 2025 AIA Indiana Service Awards Jury, which included: Andrea Swartz, AIA, Ball State University Associate Dean of the College of Architecture and Planning and Professor of Architecture (Muncie); State Rep. Cherrish Pryor (Indianapolis); Pat Pasterick, Chair and Executive Coach at Vistage Worldwide, Inc. (Fort Wayne); and Richard S. McCoy, Founding Executive Director, Landmark Columbus Foundation (Columbus). The Gold Medal Award winner is selected by the AIA Indiana Executive Board and past Gold Medal winners. The Outstanding Service Award winner is selected by the AIA Indiana Board of Directors. CLICK HERE to view this year’s award recipients!