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Building on a Strong Foundation: A Letter from the AF President
JANUARY 9, 2025
Throughout history, architects have employed the octagon as a geometric symbol of transition, renewal, and rebirth. As we move forward in 2025, I’m excited to begin my term as president of the Architects Foundation. To prepare for the year, our Board of Directors and staff gathered for a leadership retreat. We conducted a review of […]
2025 Scholarship Applications Open Nov. 8!
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
WASHINGTON — The Architects Foundation, the philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), is accepting applications through January 10, 2025, for three awards for architecture students and emerging professionals. Diversity Advancement Scholarship This multiyear scholarship supports high school and undergraduate minority students who are entering, enrolled in, or transferring into an architecture program […]
Architects Foundation Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Washington — The Architects Foundation today announced the recipients for three of its scholarship programs that support future leaders of the profession in equity, diversity, and sustainability. The Architects Foundation is continuing to support the future of the architecture profession by recognizing and supporting scholars through an ever-expanding scholarship and grant program offering. Names listed […]
Architects Foundation Announces Leadership Change, Honors Marci Reed for Seven Years of Exceptional Service
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
WASHINGTON – September 18, 2024 – The Architects Foundation, the philanthropic partner of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), is embarking on a promising new era with a strategic shift in focus and the search for a new Executive Director. This transition comes as the Foundation aims to strengthen its impact on the architectural profession […]
Heller Brings Contemporary Style to The Octagon
JULY 22, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Since the company began in 1971, Heller has worked with a select group of the world’s top designers to bring striking and high-quality design to market. Now, Heller is thrilled to announce a partnership with The Architects Foundation to create a powerful exhibition at The Octagon, a National Historic Landmark deeply rooted […]
2024 Architects Foundation Scholars Selected
JUNE 27, 2024
Washington — The Architects Foundation today announced the recipients for three of its scholarship programs that support future leaders of the profession in equity, diversity, and sustainability. The Architects Foundation is continuing to support the future of the architecture profession by recognizing and supporting scholars through an ever-expanding scholarship and grant program offering. Names listed […]
Inspiration and Innovation at AIA24
JUNE 12, 2024
Last week, the American Institute of Architects welcomed thousands of architects and design and building industry professionals to Washington, DC, for the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA24). Tours, workshops, panel discussions, exhibits, and events showcased the many ways that AIA members are designing a better world together. With support from Material Bank, the […]
$20,000 for 20 Years: Advancing the Pettigrew ARE Scholarship
APRIL 22, 2024
This year, the Architects Foundation commemorates the 20th anniversary of the creation of the Jason Pettigrew Memorial ARE Scholarship. To mark this significant milestone, we aim to raise $20,000 in support of the scholarship fund. Since its inception, the scholarship has empowered talented individuals to continue on the path towards becoming a licensed architect, by […]
Octagon Intern Research Blog: The Women of The Octagon
MARCH 12, 2024
Written by AF Staff, Research by Kayla Laws This Women’s History Month, The Octagon celebrates two dynamic women who have made a mark on this historic home. Ann Ogle Tayloe was born in 1772 to Maryland Governor Benjamin Ogle and his wife, Henrietta. Ann married wealthy plantation owner John Tayloe III of Virginia in 1792, […]
New AIA24 Conference Opportunity: Emerging Professionals Grant
MARCH 11, 2024
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the Architects Foundation are thrilled to offer a grant opportunity for recipients to attend the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture and Design. This grant provides emerging professionals an opportunity to attend the annual conference and gain access to career resources, the latest trends in the building industry, networking […]