Less than three percent of the architecture profession achieve AIA Fellowship.
Albany, NY– February 17, 2026 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating 10 AIA members from AIA New York State to its prestigious College of Fellows, AIA’s highest membership honor, for their exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society.
The fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Architects who have been elevated to fellowship can be identified by
the designation FAIA after their name.
Included in the list below are the newly elevated members from AIA New York State:
- Paul Bauer, FAIA, Dattner Architects
- Sara Djazayeri, FAIA, STUDIO 360
- Mimi Hoang, FAIA, nARCHITECTS
- Giuseppe Joseph Lauro, FAIA, Gensler
- Charles Portelli, FAIA, Perkins & Will
- Jordan Rogove, FAIA, DXA Studio
- Lissa So, FAIA, Marvel
- Douglas R. Stieve, FAIA, Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc.
- Bryan N. Young, FAIA, Young Projects
- Robert H. Young, FAIA, Robert Young Architects
Learn more about the AIA College of Fellows and view the list of newly elevated architect fellows.