AIA Honoring Its Young
What does the architecture profession most admire in its young members? The recently announced Young Architects Award can tell us much about what the American Institute of Architects prizes in those who will be leading the profession in coming decades. The winners are chosen from nominees who have been licensed to practice less than ten years (age not a factor) and are members of the AIA. Choosing just 20 from the entire country assures us of exceptionally talented honorees. And what talents are most treasured today? The winners are cited not so much for the aesthetic elegance of their designs – although that does still matter – but for leading their firms to produce more energy-efficient, environmentally responsive architecture, for leading workshops within their firms or AIA regions, for organizing public meetings related to design commissions. As ever, many of them are teaching – or taking part in events – …
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