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Octagon Intern Research Blog: Anniversary of the Signing of the Treaty of Ghent

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Written by AF Staff, Research by Kayla Laws Saturday, February 17 marks the 209th anniversary of the day that the Treaty of Peace and Amity reached President James Madison at The Octagon and was signed in what is known today as the “Treaty Room”.   This treaty ended the War of 1812, fought between Great […]

Fireclay Tile Scholarship Fundraiser

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

For the fourth year in a row, Fireclay Tile has partnered with the Architects Foundation to support our scholarships! This year, Fireclay is aiming to raise $50,000. Fireclay has committed to donating $25,000, and we invite you to help us reach our goal to support the education of three future architects! Join Fireclay Tile and donate […]

Architects Foundation Welcomes Two New Board Members

JANUARY 30, 2024

The Architects Foundation is thrilled to announce that Milan Jordan and Timothy Hawk, FAIA, have joined the organization’s board of directors in 2024. With a background in architecture and a passion for nonprofit management, Milan’s career is the intersection of mission-driven work for built and cultural environments. Milan is currently the Director of the HOPE […]

In Case You Missed It: AIA Features Architects Foundation Scholarships

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Last month the American Institute of Architects (AIA) highlighted the impact of the Architects Foundation’s scholarship programs, featuring scholar Zuleika Baldeo and scholarship sponsor and mentor Clifford Curry, FAIA, in an article shared with AIA members. Check out the full article below, and on AIA’s website. It’s not too late to make a contribution to […]

AF Scholarship Applications Now Open!

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

WASHINGTON — ­The Architects Foundation, the philanthropic partner of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), is accepting applications through January 19, 2024, for three scholarships 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 undergraduate […]

Architects Foundation 2022 Annual Report

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Letter from the President The state of the Architects Foundation (AF) is strong! In 2022, the dedicated and passionate individuals who comprise the AF staff and its Board of Directors remained committed to supporting architecture students by administering a variety of scholarships and served as stewards of the historic Octagon House, the original home of […]

Architects Foundation Honors WLS Grant Founders at Boston Summit

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

At this year’s AIA Women’s Leadership Summit (WLS), AIA and the Architects Foundation were honored to join Payette for a celebratory happy hour at their Boston office to honor the donors and recipients of the Sho-Ping Chin WLS Grant. Established in 2017, the grant is named in memory of Sho-Ping Chin, FAIA, a principal at […]

2023 Architects Foundation Scholars Selected

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

WASHINGTON – The Architects Foundation today announced the recipients for five 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. Programs listed […]

Watch now: Tangible Remnants at The Octagon

APRIL 13, 2023

Originally aired in February 2023, this Tangible Remnants episode at The Octagon Museum features a conversation with Sarah Shoenfeld and Derek Musgrove. The focus of the discussion was Sarah and Derek’s work to elevate 20th century Civil Rights sites and Black Power sites within Washington, DC. This is part of The Octagon’s programming series “Revealing […]

Communities by Design program now a part of the Architects Foundation

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

WASHINGTON – The Architects Foundation today announced that the Communities by Design program at The American Institute of Architects will now be housed at the Architects Foundation.  The Communities by Design program brings together architects and other professional disciplines to work alongside the residents, professionals and institutions of host communities on key local issues. Every […]