Three exemplary housing projects have been awarded 2017 AIA/HUD Secretary Awards.  Organized by The American Institute of Architects? (AIA) Housing Knowledge Community, in conjunction with the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the award is given to projects that ?demonstrate that design matters? and offer examples of important developments in the housing industry.?

Monteverde Senior Apartments; Hayward, California / Dahlin Group Architecture Planning. Image © Douglas Sterling Photography and Dahlin Group Architectural Planning

Three exemplary housing projects have been awarded 2017 AIA/HUD Secretary Awards.  Organized by The American Institute of Architects? (AIA) Housing Knowledge Community, in conjunction with the Office of the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the award is given to projects that ?demonstrate that design matters? and offer examples of important developments in the housing industry.?The prize is given to projects in four categories: Excellence in Affordable Housing Design; Creating Community Connection Award; Community-Informed Design Award; and Housing Accessibility - Alan J. Rothman Award (no projects were selected within this category this year). Read on for a brief description of each of the winners.Category one: Excellence in Affordable Housing Design Award
Monteverde Senior Apartments; Hayward, California / Dahlin Group Architectu...