This year’s design awards were presented during the 2026 AIA Indiana Convention on Friday, November 13, at the Dallara Experience Hub in downtown Speedway, IN. 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 Iowa and chaired by Lyndley Kent, AIA, LFA – Principal at Neumann Monson Architects, Des Moines, Iowa. Other jurors included: Leila Ammar, AIA, MBA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C – Associate Professor of Practice, Iowa State University...

This year’s service awards were presented during the 2026 AIA Indiana Convention on Friday, November 13, at the Dallara Experience Hub in downtown Speedway, IN. This year’s awards included the Walter S. Blackburn Award, the Juliet Peddle Award, the Edward D. Pierre 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, were selected by the 2026 AIA Indiana Service Awards Jury, which included: Andrea Swartz, AIA, Ball State University Associate Dean of the College of Architecture and Planning...

AIA Indiana needs your help. Please consider contributing to the Architects for Indiana Political Action Committee (ARCHPAC). Your support helps AIA Indiana advocate for good design, protect the profession, and ensure architects remain at the table during critical legislative debates. ARCHPAC allows us to build relationships, educate lawmakers, and advocate effectively for public safety and the value of architecture. Please contribute to ARCHPAC today. Your support directly strengthens our ability to protect the profession and advance good design across Indiana. CLICK HERE to contribute...

AIA Indiana will host the 2026 AIA Indiana Healthcare Design Symposium on Thursday, November 12, and the 2026 AIA Indiana Convention on Friday, November 13, presented by Tru-Steel HD®, at the Dallara Experience Hub in Speedway, IN. This unique two-day event offers an excellent opportunity to connect with architects, firm leaders, and industry professionals from across the Hoosier State in a relaxed and engaging environment. Online registration has closed, but onsite registration will be available at the venue on both Thursday and Friday. CLICK HERE to view the event agendas.

The 2026 AIA Indiana Annual Meeting will be held at 1 p.m. ET, Tuesday, December 8, via Zoom. CLICK HERE to register. All AIA Indiana members are invited to attend. The slate of 2027 officer candidates to be voted on during the annual meeting, as selected by the AIA Indiana Nominating Committee, are as follows: President – Jennifer Kissel, AIA; Vice President – Blake Wagner, AIA; Treasurer – Don Duncan, AIA; Secretary – Jason Larrison, AIA; Ex Officio – Nathan Woods, AIA.

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...