AWA members are encouraged to submit announcements and acknowledgements as they relate to their profession.  If you have interesting news to share, please submit it to Website Director for possible publication on this website  or in our newsletter (we have limited space, and are unable to guarantee publication of every submission).

July 2008
AWA has successfully been recognized by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and we have been listed in the AIA Diversity Group resource links under 'Ethnic and Gender-based Organizations'.

June 2008
AWA member, Isabelle Duvivier of Duvivier Architect proudly announces that they won second place in a design competition for a Community/Media Center in Nairobi, Kenya.  While unfortunately their project will not be the one built, they are proud to have done so well.   Open Architecture Challenge Winners and Finalists.

May 2008
AWA member, Annette English is very excited to announce the merger of Annette English Interior Design with Distinctive Design Company, Inc, the company founded and owned by Natalie Addis. The new company will be known as Addis English and Associates

April 2008
AWA member, Renee Dake Wilson of Dake Wilson Architects announces the publication of one of their projects in ApartmentTherepy.com's LA House Tour: "Glen's Living Large in a Small Space".  This project is an example of their mission to provide contemporary and sustainable design, Dake Wilson Architects redesigned the Glen Dake Residence in Silver Lake, CA. The live/work space was completed last year.

March 2008
AWA member, Danna Vest of Hoffman.Vest.Judaken Interior Design is excited to announce the recent publication of one of their projects "Plateau Heights Residence" in the beautiful coffee table book 'The New 100 Houses'