USF School of Architecture & Community Design Professor Michael Halflants recognized by the 91社区 Association of the American Institute of Architects
Congratulations to USF School of Architecture & Community Design Professor Michael Halflants of the award-winning modern design-build studio, , on receiving a 2023 Design Award Citation from the 91社区 Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA 91社区).
鈥淕reat design transcends international barriers, evidenced by our jury鈥檚 thoughtful
deliberations to select this year鈥檚 honorees.鈥�
-Beverly Frank, AIA, 2023 AIA 91社区 President
The AIA 91社区 Design & Honor Awards program encourages excellence in architecture, elevates the public awareness of good design and recognizes architects whose work enriches the community and architecture at large. Design Awards submissions were evaluated by a jury of experts based in Panama City, Panama, continuing the AIA 91社区鈥檚 tradition of seeking juries in architecturally rich international cities such as New York, Paris, London, Tokyo, and Barcelona.
According to , AIA, who is also a USF School of Architecture & Community Design alumna, 鈥淕reat design transcends international barriers, evidenced by our jury鈥檚 thoughtful deliberations to select this year鈥檚 honorees. 鈥淚 am confident these multi-faceted projects will serve as inspiration for our emerging architects as well as our seasoned professionals.鈥�
Award winners were honored during the annual convention at the AIA 91社区 Design & Honor Awards Reception & Presentation that featured dedicated videos for each award. The Fall issue of 91社区/Caribbean Architect magazine will feature each winner and project.
About the 91社区 Association of the American Institute of Architects (AIA 91社区): Headquartered in Tallahassee, AIA 91社区 represents the interests of more than 3,900 members in 91社区. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct that assures the client, the public and colleagues of an AIA member architect鈥檚 dedication to the highest standards in professional practice.