High School Design Competition - AIA Toledo

05/07/2026

Have you voted yet today!?

05/01/2026

VOTE!

The American Institute of Architects has launched a national celebration of K–12 student design work, highlighting outstanding projects from across the country, including work from AIA Toledo’s 2025 High School Design Competition finalist and scholarship winner. They have created a People’s Choice Award with online voting for all selected student work.

We are excited to see our student's work and Aurora Project, Inc. recognized on a national stage and welcome you to join us in celebrating this achievement by voting for the People’s Choice Award. Cast your vote once per day for your favorite project. The design with the most votes will receive the People’s Choice Award and a $1,000 prize!

Voting is open now through June 13.

https://www.aia.org/resource-center/k-12-initiatives/k-12-student-competition/glasstown-green-aurora-center-aia-peoples-choice-award

04/16/2026

04/09/2026

Learn more about architecture with this virtual series held during April 13-18

Do you know an educator or student interested in learning more about what it takes to become an architect? American Institute of Architecture Students - AIAS and ACE Mentor are hosting a virtual series during Architecture Week. Check out the topics below and register here 🔗 https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/T8DpgxEYQQK_rx9dbR6TiA #/registration

💻 Virtual sessions are free!
👩‍🎓 Students + parents welcome

Monday, April 13 | 7–8:15pm ET
What Does an Architect Actually Do?

Tuesday, April 14 | 7–8:30pm ET
Applying to Architecture School: Portfolios, Costs & Finding the Right Fit

Thursday, April 16 | 7–8:15pm ET
Beyond the Studio: Career Paths in Architecture & the Built Environment

Saturday, April 18 | 11am–noon ET
Parent Coffee Hour: The Architecture Education & Career Journey

04/06/2026

We are 1 week away from the AIA Toledo High School Design Awards Celebration!

We're excited to host our awards during Architecture Week, an initiative led by The American Institute of Architects which aims to inspire K-12 students and showcase the impact of architecture on communities.

Join us on Wednesday April 15 @ The Mez in Downtown Toledo. Register via our website by this Friday, April 10.

🥳 https://aiatoledo.org/events/hsdc-2026-awards-celebration

We hope to see you there!

View all submitted entries and celebrate our HSDC student’s hard work!

02/12/2026

Rendering Day will be held at Bowling Green State University on February 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Instructors who have not yet responded are asked to email their RSVP by Friday, February 13, including the number of students who will be attending.

The event will kick off with BGSU professors sharing insights on strong board graphics and layout strategies. After the presentation, students are encouraged to bring their designs to share with BGSU architecture students and professors.

Industry sponsors from the competition will also be on hand to talk about their specialties and connect with students.

Questions or ready to register? Email us.

Learn more here: https://aiatoledo.org/high-school-design-competition

01/23/2026

With extreme cold, school closures, and more winter weather on the way, the AIA Toledo High School Design Competition Committee has decided to extend the project submission deadline to March 25.

Consider this extra time an opportunity to put your creativity to work. Refine your ideas, push your concepts further, and keep shaping your housing designs.

Stay warm and keep designing!

05/28/2025

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05/12/2025

Women of Toledo Girls Hub summer camp enrollment is open- check it out!

Each week this June, young women ages 12–17 will use their creative voices and power tools to design & build chairs—exploring carpentry, architecture, and art in the process.

Girls Hub 2025 enrollment is now open!
Girls Hub is a STEAM-powered summer camp by Women of Toledo, and it’s all about building skills, confidence, and community. Learn more and sign: https://www.womenoftoledo.org/girlshub

Architects, we need you!
As a proud program partner, AIA Toledo is once again teaming up with Girls Hub to mentor this year’s youth Builders. We’re looking for Architect Mentors to assist on Mondays in June from 1–3 PM, guiding students through the design process and helping them build the world they want to see.

Ready to inspire the next generation? Volunteer here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQbvu63V17GYFwJhJTl6bmrYDiBxtBpL9fG8Zl1eN4jGztDg/viewform

03/21/2025

Students have submitted their designs for the 75th annual High School Design Competition - AIA Toledo, and our industry judges gathered at SSOE Group Judging Day on March 21. The level of creativity and effort was truly impressive, sparking great discussion as the judges deliberated the winners!

A huge thank you to all our volunteers who dedicated their time to reviewing submissions. We were honored to have representatives from our client, Aurora Project, Inc., as well as award sponsors The Collaborative, EDGE, Unilock, Gasser Bush Associates, GEM Energy, Toledo Design Collective, Focused3D, and BGSU College of Technology, Architecture and Applied Engineering . Scholarship judges from University of Detroit Mercy School of Architecture + Community Development and LTU_CoAD joined our architect judges to help recognize the students' hard work.

Scholarships and prizes will be awarded at the HSDC Awards Ceremony on April 15 at Handmade Toledo. Registration is now open—secure your spot through our website or Linktree.