Recognizing the Best in Home Design
The AIA Housing Award 2025 highlights the finest achievements in residential design, showcasing how beauty, safety, sustainability, and comfort can harmoniously converge. Homes are a necessity, a sanctuary for the human spirit, and often the most personal encounter with architecture.
Eligibility
- Open to architects licensed in the United States.
- Team projects may be submitted by any team member, not necessarily the team leader.
- All contributors, including landscape architects and construction firms, must be credited.
Project Categories
- New construction, renovations, and restorations are eligible.
- Unbuilt projects are accepted in the Community-Engaged Design category.
- Projects must have been completed after January 1, 2019.
Award Categories
- One- and Two-Family Custom Residences: Recognizing outstanding custom home designs.
- One- and Two-Family Production Homes: Highlighting exemplary designs for the speculative market.
- Multifamily Housing: Celebrating high- and low-density housing for public and private clients.
- Specialized Housing: Addressing unique housing needs, such as rehabilitation programs or shelters.
- Excellence in Affordable Housing: Recognizing designs that meet affordability challenges.
- Mixed-Use Community Connection: Integrating housing with community amenities.
- Community-Engaged Design: Focusing on collaborative design processes.
- Universal Dwelling Design: Honoring inclusive, human-centered housing innovations.
Evaluation Criteria
- Equity: Contributions to social goals and community history.
- Resilience: Adapting to climate and community changes.
- Innovation + Delight: Demonstrating leadership in residential architecture.
Submission Details
- Submission fee: $450 per project, with an additional $100 for each extra category.
- Applications must be submitted online via the awards platform.
Past Winners
- The 2024 winners include projects like Berkeley Way Apartments and Madrone Ridge.
The AIA Housing Award showcases architectural excellence, promoting innovative, sustainable, and inclusive residential designs.
Competition Details
| Detail | Information |
| Deadline | January 8, 2025 |
| Participation Fee | [$450] |
| Registration Link | Click Here to Register |
