Four housing projects have been awarded the 2016 AIA/HUD Secretary Awards. Given 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 ?offer examples of important developments in the housing industry.?

Four housing projects have been awarded the 2016 AIA/HUD Secretary Awards. Given 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 ?offer examples of important developments in the housing industry.??Each of these developments are innovative housing opportunities offering seniors and families alike a place to thrive,? said HUD Secretary Julián Castro. ?These winners prove that affordable and accessible housing can become part of the fabric of any neighborhood and reinforce the principles of inclusiveness and opportunity.?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. Read on for a brief description from each of the winners.Category One: Excellence in Affordable HousingRecognizing architecture that demonstrates overall excellence in terms of design in respon...