What is Architecture Week 2025?

Architecture Week 2025 is a national celebration dedicated to the power of architecture and good design. Taking place from April 13–19, 2025, this weeklong event invites students (especially K–12), educators, architects, and the general public to explore the transformative impact of architecture in our communities and daily lives.

Organized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), Architecture Week is designed to spark curiosity, nurture future designers, and bring communities together through engaging, creative, and hands-on experiences.

Goals of Architecture Week 2025

This year, 20 AIA chapters have received Architecture Week grants to help expand the celebration across the country. The core goals include:

• Inspiring students to imagine their future in architecture and design

• Fostering community engagement with design professionals

• Promoting awareness about the value of thoughtful, inclusive design

• Encouraging early architectural thinking in children and teens

• Celebrating the profession of architecture through public events and outreach

How You Can Get Involved

Share

• Amplify the message by sharing #ArchitectureWeek posts or downloading the full media kit to create your own

• Ask your mayor to proclaim April 13–19 as Architecture Week in your city or state

• Send letters to local schools or libraries with information and activity ideas

• Sign up students aged 8–12 for free programs offered during spring break

Engage

• Volunteer at local schools or community programs during Architecture Week

• Partner with your local AIA chapter or organizations like ACE Mentor or Project Pipeline

• Become a mentor to students transitioning into college architecture programs

• Invite students to visit your architecture firm or workplace

• Use educational resources such as:

  • AIA’s Climate Action Design Challenge Cards

  • AIA Kansas City’s Animal Dice Game

  • Frank Lloyd Wright Trust’s Art Glass Sidewalks

  • The House That She Built’s building certificate program

  • And more on the AIA K–12 resource page

Donate

Support participating organizations by purchasing items from their wish lists, including:

• AIA Chicago

• AIA Dallas & Dallas Ad Ex

• AIA DC

• AIA Chattanooga

• AIA Nebraska

• Architecture Foundation of Oregon

• BAM

• BSA: KidsBuild

• NEXT.cc

• WISCO NOMA Project Pipeline

Track and Share Your Engagement

Let the AIA know how you’re participating in Architecture Week 2025. Your involvement helps track impact and inspire others to join.

Explore the full list of K–12 design and architecture resources to make the most of this celebration.

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