Through their $150,000 gift, Sherwin-Williams will support a minority architecture student’s career path by funding their college experience with $20,000, to be distributed evenly over the course of up to five years.
This year’s partnership will continue to focus on fostering dialogue, engagement and innovation between Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope and AIA architect members.
For the past 25 years, COTE has bestowed the award annually on 10 design projects that have expertly integrated design excellence with cutting-edge performance in ten key areas.
“The activity architecture firms are seeing is a positive bellwether not only for the construction outlook, but also for the larger economy,” said AIA chief economist, Kermit Baker, Hon. AIA, PhD.
The five-member jury evaluates entries based on design achievement, including sense of place and purpose, ecology and environmental sustainability and history.
The Architecture Billings Index reached its first positive mark since February 2020, according to a new report from The American Institute of Architects.
The AIA Young Architects Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers.
The broader economy entered a soft spot during the fourth quarter of last year, and business conditions at design firms have reflected this general slowdown.
