The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has selected the recipients of the 2012 Institute Honors for Collaborative Achievement. The award, to be presented at the 2012 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in Washington, D.C., recognizes and encourages distinguished achievements of allied professionals, clients, organizations, architect teams, knowledge communities, and others who have had a beneficial influence on or advanced the architectural profession. The recipients are:
CultureNOW, a 501c3 organization, was formed in 2002 from work done by New York/ New Visions, the AIA-led pro bono coalition of design professionals who came together in response to the tragic events of September 11th. Learn more about cultureNowhere.
The Rice Design Alliance, a multidisciplinary non-profit that fosters public engagement with architecture. Learn more about the Rice Design Alliance here.
The AIA has selected, Alexander Cooper, FAIA, Daniel Feil, FAIA, and Robert Peck, Hon. AIA, to receive the 2012 Thomas Jefferson Award for Public Architecture. This year’s award recipients will be honored and receive their awards at the 2012 AIA National Convention and Design Exposition in Washington D.C.
The Thomas Jefferson Award recognizes excellence in architectural advocacy and achievement in three categories: Private-sector architects who have established a portfolio of accomplishment in the design of architecturally distinguished public facilities (category 1); public-sector architects who manage or produce quality design within their agencies (category 2); and public officials or other individuals who by their role of advocacy have furthered the public’s awareness and/or appreciation of design excellence (category 3).
