The College of Fellows Latrobe Prize from the American Institute of Architects funds innovative, multidisciplinary architectural research addressing major societal challenges.
Funder: American Institute of Architects
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 total; supports a two-year research program; awarded biennially to multidisciplinary teams
Summary: Biennial prize supporting innovative, impactful architectural research addressing major societal challenges.
The College of Fellows Latrobe Prize, presented by the American Institute of Architects (AIA), is the largest mission-driven investment in architectural research by the AIA College of Fellows. Awarded biennially, the prize supports multidisciplinary teams undertaking research projects that have the potential to significantly advance the architecture profession and address pressing societal issues. Projects funded have ranged from developing air-purifying building facades for public health, to sensor networks for equitable urban design, and adaptive guidelines for educational facilities. The prize underscores the vital role of architects in creating healthier, more resilient, and equitable communities.