Architects Foundation 2021 Annual Report
June 24, 2022
Read what we’ve been up to in 2021, including $334,041 in scholarships distributed, 71 scholarships supported, and more than 12,700 Octagon digital visitors!
SAY IT LOUD exhibit launches at The Octagon!
June 09, 2022
WASHINGTON – The Architects Foundation today announced the launch of its latest exhibit at The Octagon. SAY IT LOUD, curated by Pascale Sablan, FAIA, will be on view through December 2022. SAY IT LOUD is an exhibit featuring projects by women and diverse design professionals, as well as interviews about their experiences in the architecture … Continue reading SAY IT LOUD exhibit launches at The Octagon!
Architects Foundation and Fireclay Tile’s 2021 partnership honored for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion In the Inaugural Anthem Awards
February 23, 2022
WASHINGTON – The Architects Foundation and Fireclay Tile announced today that their 2021 partnership for the Diversity Advancement Scholarship for Black Women has been named Best in Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion – Partnership or Collaboration, Silver Medal Class in the Inaugural Anthem Awards. Anthem Winners are selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and … Continue reading Architects Foundation and Fireclay Tile’s 2021 partnership honored for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion In the Inaugural Anthem Awards
Fireclay Tile announces Diversity Advancement Scholarship with the Architects Foundation
February 02, 2022
As part of their Made for Good commitment, Fireclay first partnered with The Architects Foundation in 2021 to create a Diversity Advancement Scholarship aimed to support the progress of aspiring Black women architects and help narrow the racial disparities in the design industry. With the help of the community and industry partners, Fireclay was able to raise over $50,700 to support the education of two prospective students.
This year, Fireclay Tile is excited to announce that they’re doubling down by committing $25,000 as part of their Fireclay Gives program and setting an even higher fundraising goal of $100,000, which can support four students.
AF welcomes four new board members
January 06, 2022
The Architects Foundation welcomes four new members to our board of directors. Laura Flusche; Sharon Haar, FAIA; Kenneth Lewis, AIA; and Michael Marshall, FAIA begin their three-year terms as board members in January 2022. AF additionally extends gratitude to our outgoing board members: Thomas Luebke, FAIA and Carole Wedge, FAIA. Laura Flusche Laura Flusche serves … Continue reading AF welcomes four new board members