American Architectural Foundation

(AAF) educates individuals and communities about the power of architecture to transform lives and improve the places where we live, learn, work, and play. Through our outreach programs, grants, scholarships and educational resources, AAF inspires people to become thoughtful and engaged stewards of the built environment. Learn more

New at AAF

New praise for our A+DEN partner’s textbook
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AAF names The Museum of Modern Art as Recipient of 2008 Keystone Award
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Spotlight on Design Lecture by KieranTimberlake Associates to be held Feb. 23
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New Report on School Siting, Size, and Location Released
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American Architectural Foundation And Target Announce Winner Of The "Redesign Your School Contest"
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American Architectural Foundation And Target Announce Semi-Finalists And Honorable Mentions For "Redesign Your School Contest"
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AAF Announces 2007 Richard Riley Award Winners
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AAF and KnowledgeWorks Foundation Launch 2007 Richard Riley Award
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AAF and Target Launch National Student Design Contest
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Professor Vincent J. Scully, Jr. Offers Remarks on Vietnam Veterans Memorial at 18th Annual Accent on Architecture
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Schools Designed for Learning: The Denver School of Science and Technology
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Mayors’ Institute on City Design Celebrates 20 Years of Shaping Civic Design with Lecture Dec. 13
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Louisiana Recovery Authority Adopts Principles from AAF’s National Summit on School Design
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Great Schools by Design is the AAF's national initiative to improve the quality of America's schools and communities. Learn more

The Mayors' Institute on City Design is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts dedicated to improving the design and livability of American cities. Learn more

The Octagon Museum

The Octagon is the museum of the AAF. Explore the rich history of this building, and help preserve an architectural jewel. Learn more