CONNECTION

Read the latest issue of CONNECTION: The architecture and design journal of the Young Architects Forum (YAF)

Kelli SheddFebruary 6, 2026

AIA Opposes Proposed Department of Education Rule That Would Limit Federal Loans for Architecture Students

AIA is especially concerned about the impact on students from lower- and middle-income backgrounds, who are less likely to have access to alternative sources of financing.

Kelli SheddFebruary 6, 2026

January 2026 Consensus Construction Forecast

In 2026, nonresidential construction faces slowing growth, widening sector imbalances, and continued economic uncertainty.

Kelli SheddJanuary 30, 2026

AIA MAINE 2026 DESIGN AWARDS SUBMISSIONS ARE OPEN

Submissions are now open for the AIA Maine 2026 Design Awards, celebrating excellence in architecture by AIA Maine members across the state and beyond. The Design Awards program highlights work that demonstrates strong design thinking, technical skill, and a meaningful response to context, community, and craft.

Kelli SheddJanuary 28, 2026