AWARDS CATEGORIES & FEES

DESIGN AWARDS 
Each entry will be judged for the success of the solution to the problems presented by the project and its worthiness, as determined by the jury, for an award of excellence in architecture. Awards will be classified into five categories for publicity and organization purposes. Jury retains the right to reclassify projects. The categories will be New Construction & Substantial Renovation, Housing, Adaptive Reuse /Preservation, Interior Architecture, and Unrealized Projects. Information on each category is provided below. Additional citations or project recognition may be awarded at the discretion of the jury. The written project description should provide basic information about the project and verbally convey the design concept to the jury. Information requested in the awards subcategory descriptions should be addressed clearly. Projects descriptions should not provide information which discloses or identifies project team members.

2024 CATEGORIES

A. PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AWARDS - $295 per entry until June 7 ($350 after June 7)

New Construction/Substantial Renovation (over and under 15,000 SF)
Projects submitted in this category will include a broad range of types such as Commercial, Educational, Multifamily, Institutional, or Faith-based Architecture. Renovations and addition projects are eligible, but project scope must be clearly and accurately presented through graphics and written descriptions. Projects eligible for an Adaptive Reuse/Historic Preservation Award are not eligible for this category. Projects in this category are eligible for Honor and Merit Awards.

Submissions in the New Construction/Substantial Renovation category will be entered into two subcategories based on project gross square footage: under 15,000 square feet and over 15,000 square feet.

Small Projects
Projects submitted in this category include construction, objects, works of environmental art or architectural design under 1,000 square feet. Renovations, additions, and projects that are within the scope of a larger project are eligible, but project scope must be clearly and accurately presented through graphics and written descriptions. Projects in this category are eligible for Honor and Merit Awards.

Urban Design/Master Planning
Projects submitted in this category include municipal master plans, civic improvements, private development plans, campus plans, environmental programs, redevelopment projects, and transportation plans that have a significant urban design or master planning component. Urban Design/Master Planning projects should not be individual buildings. Projects that involve changes to existing context are eligible, but project scope must be clearly and accurately presented through graphics and written descriptions. Projects in this category are eligible for Honor and Merit Awards.

Residential Design
Projects submitted in this category will include single family residential projects or multi-family projects of no more than (4) units. Larger multi-family projects will be categorized under New Construction or Adaptive Reuse. Renovation and addition projects are eligible, but project scope must be clearly and accurately presented through graphics and written descriptions. Projects in this category are eligible for Honor and Merit Awards.

Submissions in the Residential Design category will be entered into four subcategories based on gross project cost: 

• New Construction under $1 million
• New Construction over $1 million
• Renovation or Addition under $500,000
• Renovation or Addition over $500,000 

Adaptive Reuse/Historic Preservation
Projects submitted in this category may be of any project type (Commercial, Educational, Residential, etc.) but should include either a renovation within an existing building or a new construction that expands an existing structure or site. Projects that have been recognized for historical value through inclusion in Historic Districts or listing on Historic Registers should identify the type and reason for recognition in the written project description. Projects that do not have official recognition or designation are also eligible and should outline the historical significance in the project description. The intent of this award is to recognize thoughtful interventions or restorations that create a synergy between old and new construction. Routine maintenance, such as painting or reroofing, is not considered restoration work for the purposes of this award. Projects eligible for a New Construction award are not eligible for this category. Projects in this category are eligible for Honor and Merit Awards.

Interior Architecture
Projects submitted in this category should illustrate outstanding building interiors created by architects. These projects may include new construction or renovations of existing construction. Multiple entries may be submitted, but individual rooms or spaces within the same project shall be considered as one project. Projects in this category are eligible for Honor and Merit Awards.

Unbuilt Project
Projects submitted in this category may be unbuilt architectural designs of any project type or conceptual design studies that investigate a specific topic or project type for research purposes. Unbuilt client-sponsored projects (commercial or residential buildings, interiors, transportation, infrastructure, monuments, etc.) are eligible for recognition. Projects under construction or otherwise apparently assured of construction are not eligible. Project descriptions for Unbuilt Projects shall include a brief statement on the purpose of the project (competition, unrealized project for a client, theoretical investigation, etc.), and for client-sponsored projects include information describing why the project will remain unbuilt (lack of funding, change of design direction, etc.). All client-sponsored projects must submit a release from the owner. Projects cannot have been undertaken for academic credit or as a non-commissioned design competition entry. Unbuilt projects are eligible for Merit Awards only.

B. STUDENT DESIGN AWARDS - $35 per entry
Projects submitted in the Student Design Award category should be the work of students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate architecture degree program, or those who have graduated after January 1st, 2023. Projects must have been completed in pursuit of a degree or academic credit. Entrants must be sponsored by a professor at their university. Group projects are eligible for recognition and will be considered as a group submission. All group members should be credited with roles clearly identified on the submission form.

2024 FEES

PROFESSIONAL DESIGN AWARDS FEES 
$295 per submission until June 7  ($350 after June 7)

STUDENT DESIGN AWARDS FEES   
$35 per submission until July 12

THE ASPIRE PALADIN FOR SUSTAINABLE ARCHITECTURE - See the About tab!   
No registration fee.

REFUND POLICY    
No refunds will be issued for Design Awards or Student Design Awards registration fees. 

QUESTIONS
Please direct all inquiries to Adrienne Montare, FAIA, AIASC Executive Director, at adrienne@aiasc.org.