The mission of the Residential Architecture Committee is to increase public awareness of the value of working with an AIA Minnesota architect in all phases of design and construction and provide a forum to elevate the practice of residential architecture.
The Residential Architecture Committee is a member of the AIA CRAN (Custom Residential Architects Network) Knowledge Community. CRAN supports all architects whose practices focus on custom residential work. CRAN committees address the unique issues related to custom residential practice and provide a forum for an exchange of ideas and resources that affect the residential practitioners. Click here to access the CRAN forums and resources.
The committee also plans and organizes awards and feature programs throughout the year in partnership with the Star Tribune as a way to engage with the public.
How can AIA Minnesota and its partners help publicize your residential projects, staff, and firm? Watch a recording of the Residential Architecture Publicity Opportunities Overview from January 17, 2024, here »
Events & Volunteer Opportunities
View a Google Sheet calendar of Residential Architecture Committee events here »
— Mark your calendar for the 2025 Homes by Architects Tour, in person on September 27 & 28 and online September 27–October 12. Tickets will go on sale on Friday, August 8. Volunteer shifts will open in early July!
Awards & Programs
— Submissions for the 2025 Homes by Architects Tour are closed for 2025. Submissions for the 2026 tour will open in early 2026. Learn more »
— Home of the Month program submissions are closed for 2025. Submissions for the 2026 program will open in early 2026. Learn more »
— Matthew Erickson, AIA, and Katie Loecken, AIA, were awarded the 2025 Residential Emerging Architect Award. Read more » The next submission period for the Residential Emerging Architect Award will be in 2027.
— The next submission period for the Residential Architect of Distinction Award will be in 2026.
Co-chairs: Meghan Kell, AIA and John Maternoski, AIA
Co-chair elect: Katie Loecken, AIA
Staff liaison: Ann Mayhew
Meeting date: First Tuesday of each month at 12:00 pm
Contact Ann Mayhew to be added to the Residential Architecture Committee and events mailing list. Our committee meetings and events are open to all AIA, Associate AIA, and Allied members—you don’t need to be an architect to join in!
