The Environmental Nature Center Preschool in Newport Beach, California was honored for an addition ... [+]
For over 20 years, the American Institute of Architects has recognized projects that represent state-of-the-art learning environments. Schools, museums, community centers, libraries, nature centers and interpretive centers are evaluated for new projects that further the cause of design while they advance the goals of the institution.
Selected projects must meet a host of criteria, including enhancing learning in classrooms; balancing function with aesthetics; establishing a connection with the environment; being respectful of the surrounding community; demonstrating high-level planning in the design process; and integrating sustainability in a holistic fashion.
The Flight 93 Visitor and Learning Center in western Pennsylvania commemorates the 40 heroes that ... [+]
Projects may include new construction, additions and renovations. Winners are chosen by a jury; between six and 12 projects are honored every year. The 2021 awards include six Awards of Excellence, while five additional projects were selected for the Awards of Merit, recognized for being of superior quality.
The Awards of Excellence winners are:
The Awards of Merit winners are:
Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing.
I learned about historic houses from the best: owners who lovingly preserved and restored them, and preservationists who shared their knowledge. When I first began to
…I learned about historic houses from the best: owners who lovingly preserved and restored them, and preservationists who shared their knowledge. When I first began to write about old houses, I depended on the generous help of people who care about the past, and about how we can learn from it. They taught me the difference between timber and balloon framing, Greek Revival and Italianate house styles, and the unrivaled value of old-growth wood. That led to a career as a freelance design writer with a specialty in historic architecture and the history of the American and European decorative arts. After two decades of writing about historic architecture for a number of publications, I have yet to be bored, either by old houses, or their owners.