Architecture Week | AIA

Architecture Week | AIA
Architecture Week 2026
April 12
18, 2026
Architecture Week celebrates the profession of architecture and invites everyone—especially K-12 students—to explore architecture and design. We all play key roles in educating and inspiring the next generation of architects. Let's build the pipeline together.
Thank you to our 2026 Architecture Week sponsors, The AIA College of Fellows and Committee on Architecture for Education.
Virtual read-alouds
It’s never too early to start thinking like an architect! Architecture Week is a nationwide celebration recognizing the power of good design, with a goal of inspiring hopeful architecture and design professionals and K-12 students.
Gather your students and join architecture and design children's book authors throughout Architecture Week for a virtual read-aloud followed by Q&A.
All times noted are Eastern Standard Time.
Click the book image to register for your favorite session(s). Groups are welcome.
Grades K-5
Monday, April 13 12-12:30pm ET
Join author Mollie Elkman for a reading of her book, "The House That She Built," followed by author Q&A.
Grades K-3
Monday, April 13 1:30-2pm ET
Join author Nick Solis for a reading of his book, "My Town Mi Pueblo," followed by author Q&A.
Grades K-3
Monday, April 13, 3-3:30pm ET
Join author Nina Laden for a reading of her book, "Roberto the Insect Architect," followed by author Q&A.
Grades 3-6
Tuesday, April 14, 12-12:30pm ET
Join author Ellen Weinstein for a reading of her book, "Five Stories," followed by author Q&A.
Grades 2-4
Tuesday, April 14, 1-1:30pm ET
Join author Jeanne Walker Harvey for a reading of her book, "The Glass Pyramid," followed by author Q&A.
Grades 2-4
Tuesday, April 14 2-2:30pm ET
Join author Jeanne Walker Harvey for a reading of her book, "Maya Lin," followed by author Q&A.
Grades K-2
Wednesday, April 15, 11-11:30am ET
Join author Julia Pooler for a reading of her book, "Buildy Green, It Takes a Team," followed by author Q&A. This session is appropriate for Grades K-2.
Grades K-5
Wednesday, April 15, 1-1:30pm ET
Join author Sharla Toller for a reading of her book, "Designing Dreams: An Official Deja the Dynamo Adventure," followed by author Q&A.
Grades K-5
Wednesday, April 15, 2-2:30pm ET
Join author Kionna Walker for a reading of her book, "Jamila Pearl, The Architect Girl," followed by author Q&A.
Grades 3-6
Thursday, April 16, 11-11:30am ET
Join author Julia Pooler for a reading of her book, "Buildy Green, It Takes a Team," followed by author Q&A. This session is appropriate for Grades 3-6.
Grades K-5
Thursday, April 16, 1-1:30pm ET
Join author Andrea Martin for a reading of her book, "Designing Dreams: An Official Deja the Dynamo Adventure," followed by author Q&A.
Grades K-3
Thursday, April 16, 2-2:30pm ET
Join author Andrea Beaty for a reading of her book, "Iggy Peck, Architect," followed by author Q&A.
Grades K-6
Thursday, April 16, 3-3:30pm ET
Join author Janel A. LeGard for a reading of her book, "You Can Be Me, Too! A Day in the Life of an Architect," followed by author Q&A. This session is appropriate for Grades K-6.
Grados: K-12
Viernes, 17 de abril 1-1:30pm ET
Acompaña a la autora Jomarly Cruz en una lectura virtual en voz alta de «Mis sentidos y la arquitectura: ¡hagamos un recorrido!», seguida de una sesión de preguntas y respuestas. Dirigida a estudiantes de los grados K–12. La sesión se realizará completamente en español.
Grades 7-12
Friday, April 17, 2-2:30pm ET
Join author Janel A. LeGard for a reading of her book, "You Can Be Me, Too! A Day in the Life of an Architect," followed by author Q&A. This session is appropriate for Grades 7-12.
Want to get involved? Explore your options
Get involved in Architecture Week by sharing our posts, contributing to a wish list, inviting students to your firm, sending an email to your local schools or libraries, or actively engaging with students throughout the week.
Share our social media posts with your connections.
Create your own #ArchitectureWeek social media posts.
Download the full media kit >
Ask your mayor to proclaim April 12-18, 2026 Architecture Week for your local or state community!
Follow this simple guide >
Send an email with information about the virtual read-alouds to your local school or library. (Best for Gmail.)
Access the sample email here >
Surprise your favorite teacher with a book and a letter.
Access the sample letter here >
Volunteer in a local school or program during Architecture Week.
Use AIA/ASLA's Plug & Play toolkit for classroom activities >
Sign up with
your local AIA chapter
or local organization (e.g.,
ACE Mentor
or
Project Pipeline
) to volunteer in a future activation.
Invite students to visit your firm or organization.
Become a mentor to students as they transition from ACE Mentor to a college architecture program.
Apply today >
Need more ideas? Check out our extensive list of architecture and design books, activities, and presentations on the
K-12 page
Support an organization already engaging with students by purchasing wish list items:
AIA Chicago
AIA Dallas & Dallas Ad Ex
AIA DC
AIA Chattanooga
AIA Fort Worth
AIA Maryland
AIA Nebraska
Architecture Foundation of Oregon
BAM
BSA: KidsBuild
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Explore ArchWeek26 programs
Architecture Week programming is happening across the United States. Check the map to see if there is a program near you, or reach out if you would like to connect with your local chapter about a program idea you would like to implement.
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2025 AIA President visits alma mater
AIA President Evelyn Lee, FAIA, visited her alma maters, Barranca Mesa Elementary and Los Alamos High School in Los Alamos, NM, to speak with students about her journey. Evelyn was led on a tour of her renovated elementary school and spoke with high schoolers during their Building Trades class and WIN ("What I Need") time.
Recap: Architecture Week 2025
Architecture Week 2025 was a great success and we look forward to increasing our collective outreach in 2026!
AIA Kentucky
Architecture Week 2025 was a tremendous success, with record numbers of participation across the country.
AIA Fort Worth
A child delightedly participated in AIA Fort Worth's Box City event during ArchWeek25.
Julia Weatherspoon
The AIA media team promoted ArchWeek both locally and nationally, resulting in 50,000,000 impressions (not inclusive of syndications), including great broadcast hits such as Great Day San Antonio, Good Morning Buffalo, and Boston 7News.
AIA chapters
51 AIA chapters across the country participated in ArchWeek25 through a variety of activities, from book drives to building challenges to school and firm visits.
Canva
From wishlist purchases to social media posts to direct student outreach, AIA members and affiliates came through with K-12 outreach in 42 states, 2 territories, and 5 countries during ArchWeek25.
AIA Albuquerque
Thirteen Architecture Week mayoral proclamations were issued in 9 states thanks to AIA New Mexico, AIA Kansas City, AIA Rochester, AIA New Jersey, AIA Lincoln, Boston Society for Architecture, AIA Iowa, AIA Southwest Michigan, and AIA Amarillo.
AIA Kansas City
Over 500 AIA members shared their love and passion for the architecture profession by participating in ArchWeek25.
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