AIA International is the broadest geographical component of the American Institute of Architects. The AIA International Design Awards recognize best practices, innovative thinking, and design excellence of AIA members’ projects worldwide. All members of AIA International are eligible to submit entries for projects located anywhere in the world. Every year has featured a specially assembled jury of three internationally renowned architects and designers to preside over the awards.
This year’s jury consist of:
· Britt A. Lindberg, FAIA
· Brian Girard, AIA RIBA
· Marcio Kogan, Hon FAIA
Clockwise from the left: Marcio Kogan, Brian Girard, and Britt A. Lindberg
Britt A. Lindberg was most recently a senior associate at Gensler, a global design firm of 6,000+ employees who shape the future of cities every day. Britt is very active in AIA, serving as 2014 AIA Silicon Valley president, 2018 AIA California president, 2020-2022 AIA National at-large director, 2021 chair of the Board Knowledge Committee, and more. She is a strong advocate for member communications, supporting emerging professionals and spreading awareness on the importance of design in everyday life. She became an AIA Fellow in 2022.
(Read more about Marcio Kogan here and about Brian Girard).
The AIA International Design Awards Program aims to share the importance of architecture and of the role of architects to design for people and planet, towards a future of health, inclusivity, and stewardship.
First handed out in 2014, the AIA International Design Awards Program today comprises awards in eight categories: architecture, interior architecture, unbuilt projects, urban design, open international, firm award, sustainable future award, and the inclusive design excellence award.
With the deadline on July 28 approaching, now is the time to submit your projects.
Read more about this year’s AIA International Design Awards Program, eligibility, criteria, and categories.
Submission deadline Friday 28 July 2023, 5:00 PM Eastern US time.
Henning Martin-Thomsen, Arkitekt MAA, Int’l Assoc. AIA
Publisher and contributor to AIA International Communication & PR Committee
