The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has voted to award the 2010 AIA Gold Medal to Peter Bohlin. Bohlin, who is renowned for his versatile, contextual use of materials, has designed such projects as the Apple Store on 5th Avenue in New York City or the Seattle City Hall, USA.

The American Institute of Architecture has announced Michael Graves winner of the 2010 AIA/ACSA Topaz Medallion. Architects Pugh + Scarpa will receive the Architecture Firm Award. The Awards are prestigious honors in the USA.

As the European Union sets its priorities for the coming five years, the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) has launched its Declaration and Policy on Architecture and Sustainability. Read more on the details of the Declaration...

The American Institute of Architects AIA has published the report Green Building Policy in a Changing Economic Environment. The report bases on a survey that shows a 50% increase in U.S. Green Building Programs since 2007.

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has announced a change to its height criteria. The new criteria will have an impact on both the height of tall buildings and their relative international height rankings. Thus, Burj Dubai, world's tallest tower, will increase in height.

The Czeck town Zlín is the sole worldwide example of a town erected according to strictly functional principles. From 19 Nov. 2009 to 21 Feb. 2010 the Architekturmuseum of the TU Munich dedicates an exhibition to Zlín presenting photos, models as well as plans by Le Corbusier.

The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat has chosen the Linked Hybrid by Steven Holl Architects as "Best Tall Building Overall 2009". The Linked Hybrid, a multi-use zone of connected urbanism in the sky, is located in Beijing.

With the installation of the Mediamesh® facade, the famous American Airline Arena in Miami has transformed to Times Square South. The transparent stainless steel mesh with integrated LED profiles stands out due to its sustainable efficiency and its flexible usage as media platform.

The Royal Institute of British Architects RIBA has announced Ieoh Ming Pei as the winner of the Royal Gold Medal. Pei is especially known for his transformation of the Louvre in Paris. The prestigious architectural award is conferred annually in recognition of a lifetime's work.

The Sao Paulo branch of the Brazil Institute of Architects invites to the 8th Sao Paulo International Architecture Biennial. The event, hosted from 31 October to 6 December 2009 in Sao Paulo, focuses on the theme Urban Echoes.