The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating 78 architects to its College of Fellows, an honor awarded to architects who have made significant contributions to the profession. 

The fellowship program was developed to elevate architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Prospective candidates must have at least 10 years of AIA architect membership and demonstrated influence in at least one of the following areas:

• Promoted the aesthetic, scientific, and practical efficiency of the profession.
• Advanced the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of practice.
• Coordinated the building industry, and the profession of architecture.
• Ensured the advancement of the living standards of people through their improved environment.
• Dedicated oneself to a profession that continually grows in its service to society.
• Advanced the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of architectural education and training.

Fellows are selected by a 9-member Jury of Fellows. This year’s jury included Sanford Garner, FAIA, Jury Chair, RG Collaborative; Roderick Ashley, FAIA, Roderick Ashley Architect; Margaret Carney, FAIA, Cornell University; Julie Hiromoto, FAIA, HKS; John Horky, FAIA, Ripples, by design; Mitra Kanaani, FAIA, NewSchool of Architecture & Design; Christine Mondor, FAIA, evolve, LLC; José Javier Toro, FAIA, Toro Arquitectos and Lourdes Solera, FAIA, M.C. Harry & Associates.
 

The AIA Honorary Fellowship program honors international architects for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society on an international level. Honorary Fellows were selected by the 9-member Jury of Fellows, along with Honorary Fellows Juror, Joseph P. Ruocco, FAIA, SOM. 11 Honorary Fellows are being elevated this year