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Colorado architects win 2nd and 3rd Prizes in the Denver Affordable Housing Challenge
AIA Colorado, the City of Denver, and Buildner have announced the 10 winning entries in Denver’s Affordable Housing Challenge. AIA Colorado is pleased to add that member architects took 2nd Place + Sustainability Recognition and 3rd Place!
The competition attracted 148 qualified submissions from around the world. Entrants explored how affordability, sustainability, and design excellence can be combined to create innovative housing solutions tailored to Denver’s local context. Submissions were reviewed by a jury of globally renowned architects, City of Denver leaders, and affordable housing developers.
“This reveal shows what is possible when creativity, community, and commitment come together,” said Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. “The ideas showcased in this challenge push us to think boldly about how Denver can deliver affordable, sustainable housing solutions for every resident.”
The top 10 features submissions from Australia, Denver, Vietnam, Finland, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, and South Korea. All winning projects, jury comments, and commentary can be viewed at Buildner.
More information from the announcement event and the winners is available on AIA Colorado’s website here. All event photos available to view and download here.
Read about the competition in the Denver Business Journal here.
2nd Place + Sustainability Recognition: re FRAME
Having met during orientation for the Master of Architecture program at the University of Colorado Denver just a few years ago, Meghan Kress, Assoc. AIA, Maggie Krantz, Assoc. AIA, and Sean Pike won big with their first project together. Get to know them and their winning entry here.
3rd Place: Alley Town La Alma
Denver’s Radix Design focused on a neighborhood they know well, La Alma, and leaned on the firm’s focus of social benefit, sustainability, and connection to place in developing their winning submission. Get to know Ozi Friedrich, AIA, Alex St. Angelo, AIA, and Archer Squire and their winning entry here.
2025 Legislator Awards
Recently, the AIA Colorado Government Affairs Committee met at The Alliance Center to recognize Rep. Andrew Boesenecker as the recipient of our 2025 Legislator of the Year award and Senator Matt Ball as 2025’s Outstanding New Legislator.
AIA Colorado also recognized Rep. Chad Clifford, Rep. Cecelia Espenoza, Rep. Ryan Gonzalez, and Rep. Michael Carter as 2025’s Legislative Champions. Rep. Shannon Bird, our 2022 Legislator of the Year was also recognized for her continued work.
Learn more about these awards and see photos from the event here.
Is your AIA record up to date?
If you haven’t do so lately, this is your reminder to check your transcript to ensure it meets AIA and State requirements for continuing education. This is a license renewal year and as part of that process, you’ll need to confirm that you’ve completed the continuing education requirements:
- 12 HSW credits for 2024
- 12 HSW credits for 2025 (to be completed and reported by December 31, 2025)
For specific Colorado-related CE requirement questions, visit DORA here. If you need to take additional courses, find them at AIAU.