Each year, The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture recognizes five architects who share the principles of sustainable development and an experimental participatory Design approach to the needs of society, in both the northern and southern hemispheres.
Founded in 2006 by architect and researcher Jana Revedin, this years Global Award for Sustainable Architecture honors five laureates: international architects, urban planners or landscape architects for their visionary commitment to sustainability and innovation.

For its 19th edition, the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture focused on the theme Architecture Is Transformation. Discover the five 2026 laureates awarded in Istanbul (Turkey) by an international jury.

Moving forward, it's essential to keep these visual contexts in mind when discussing Sustainable Architectural Design Awards.
Explore the 18th Global Award for Sustainable Architecture, honoring architects committed to sustainability and community engagement.

n AIA award is the ultimate acknowledgment of impactful, exemplary work in architecture and design. Browse AIA project-based award recipients across nearly 11 categories whose work sets new standards of excellence and inspires others to innovate.