Award recognizes single family, production, multifamily and specialized housing projects.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is recognizing seven exceptional residential designs with its 2020 Housing Awards. Complete details for each of the awarded projects can be reviewed on AIA’s website.
AIA’s Housing Awards program, now in its 20th year, was established to recognize the best in housing design for new construction, renovations and restorations. Each year projects are awarded based on four different categories: one- and two-family custom residences; one- and two-family production homes (no recipients selected this year); multifamily housing; and specialized housing.
This year’s recipients were selected by a five-member jury that evaluated projects for demonstrating design excellence. Additionally, the jury evaluates whether designs are sustainable, affordable, durable, innovative, socially impactful, meeting client needs as well as addressing the natural and built contexts. The 2020 Housing Award recipients are:
Category 1 - One- and Two-Family Custom Residence
Broadway Housing, Sacramento, California | Johnsen Schmaling Architects
Courtyard House, Seattle | mwworks
Sonoma Farmhaus, Graton, California | SkB Architects
Whidbey Farm, Whidbey Island, Washington | mwworks
Category 3 - Multifamily Housing
MLK Plaza, Bronx, New York | Magnusson Architecture and Planning
XS House, Philadelphia | ISA
Category 4 - Specialized Housing
PPR Residence Hall, Swarthmore, Pennsylvania | DIGSAU
Visit AIA’s website for more information on the housing awards program.