Author: Jason Shelley

All AIA Indiana member architects in good standing who have led the design of completed projects inside or outside of Indiana are invited to compete for Honor, Merit, and Citation Design Awards. Also, AIA member architects outside of Indiana in good standing and who are responsible for the lead role in designing projects located in Indiana are invited to compete. If a project had both a design architect and an architect-of-record, submissions must include the names of both.  The awards will be presented during the AIA Kentucky/AIA Indiana Convention on Friday, September 19 at the Central Bank...

AIA Indiana honors architects, community leaders, and firms who have made a lasting impact on the profession and their communities. The annual Service Awards recognize individuals or organizations who demonstrate excellence in design, leadership, and advocacy. The awards will be presented during the AIA Kentucky/AIA Indiana Convention on Friday, September 19 at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY. The submission deadline is 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday, June 19, 2025. CLICK HERE to learn more.

All AIA Indiana member architects in good standing who have led the design of completed healthcare projects inside or outside of Indiana are invited to compete for Honor, Merit, and Citation Design Awards. Also, AIA member architects outside of Indiana in good standing and who are responsible for the lead role in designing healthcare projects located in Indiana are invited to compete. The awards will be presented at the 2025 AIA Indiana Healthcare Design Symposium, which is scheduled for August 5. The submission deadline is 4 p.m. EDT, June 12, 2025. CLICK HERE to access the call for submi...

Join us for the 2025 AIA Indiana Healthcare Design Symposium, which is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Indiana Landmarks, 1201 Central Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46202! This exciting event brings together healthcare design professionals from across the region for a day of engaging presentations, thought-provoking panel discussions, and a prestigious design awards program, all aimed at advancing best practices in the field. Stay tuned for the full event agenda, coming soon. Sponsors and exhibitors will have a unique opportunity to showcase their products and services throughout the day...

This fall, over 300 Kentucky and Indiana architects are expected to attend the 2025 AIA Kentucky | AIA Indiana Convention in Lexington, KY on September 18 and 19. Convention activities will include keynote presentations, break-out educational sessions, design and service award ceremonies, an opening night Icebreaker and a TRADE SHOW with Exhibit Hall Lunch and Happy Hour. CLICK HERE to learn more about sponsor/exhibitor opportunities. Attendee registration will be opening soon. We hope to see you in September!

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 Nebraska and chaired by James Walbridge, FAIA – Shive-Hattery. Other jurors included: Mike Hamilton, AIA – HDR Inc.: Kate Hier, AIA – Clark & Enersen; Kristi Nohavec, AIA – LEO A DALY; Ross Miller, Associate AIA – FormGrey Studio; and Patrick Moore, AIA – Goodlife Architecture. This year there were 50 entries and 13 winners. CLICK HERE to view this year’s...

CLICK HERE to view this year’s winners!

The AIA Indiana Emerging Professional (EP) Friendly/Exemplary Firm Recognition is a newly established annual designation approved by the AIA Indiana Board of Directors in 2024. See the list of the 2024 award winners below. This program celebrates firms that provide exceptional support and opportunities for early professionals. It also aims to foster dialogue among firms across the state to encourage the development of policies and practices that promote innovation, professional growth, and progressive workplaces for future members of the design profession. An early professional (EP) is...