Between the Planes

What do the White House renovation, FEMA reform, student loan policy, and energy-efficiency tax incentives have in common? They’re all shaping the future of architecture. Matt Toddy, AIA, breaks down the latest federal policy issues impacting architects and explains how AIA is working to protect the profession and strengthen communities.

What does it really take to become an architect, and why do so many people misunderstand the profession? Architect, educator, and content creator Bryn Young, AIA, shares her journey to licensure, her experience building a successful design practice, and how social media can help architects better communicate their value to the world.

What if architecture was about more than buildings? 2026 AIA Architecture Firm Award recipients Roy Decker and Anne Marie Duvall Decker share how Duvall Decker has spent three decades using design as a tool for community building, public service, and civic empowerment— proving that architecture can be a catalyst for lasting social impact.