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Jamey Stillings © Mazria, Inc. Edward Mazria The American Institute of Architects has named Edward Mazria, FAIA, as the 2021 AIA Gold Medal winner, recognizing the outstanding efforts of the Santa Fe, N.M.–based Architecture 2030 founder to raise awareness about the role of the built environment in climate change among the design and construction industries, political leaders, and the general public. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., the architect attended Pratt Institute before spurning a draft pick from the New York Knicks to join the Peace Corps in 1964. Following his service assignment in Peru, ...

Edward Mazria wins AIA Gold Medal for 2021 American architect Edward Mazria has scooped the 2021 AIA Gold Medal prize in recognition of "his unwavering voice and leadership" in the architecture industry's fight against climate change. The esteemed Gold Medal award, which is the AIA's highest annual honour, is given to architects in recognition of their contribution to the field. The institute said Brooklyn-born Mazria was selected by the jury for his longstanding dedication to "motivating the profession to enact positive change and take immediate action". Mazria is the architect behind the M...