AIA National Elevates Two AIA Oregon Architects to the College of Fellows

Less than three percent of the architecture profession achieve AIA Fellowship.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating 2 AIA Oregon members to its prestigious College of Fellows, AIA’s highest membership honor, for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society.

Included in the list below are the newly elevated members from AIA Oregon (above, l-r):

·       Kurt W. Haapala, FAIA , Mahlum Architects

·       Benjamin Waechter, FAIA, Waechter Architecture

The fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Architects who have been elevated to fellowship can be identified by the designation FAIA after their name.

Visit AIA National’s website for more information on College of Fellows or to view the complete list of newly elevated architect fellows.