The Association of Architecture Organizations (AAO) is a member-based network connecting the many organizations around the world dedicated to enhancing public dialogue about architecture and design. We organize workshops and the annual Design Matters Conference, support the creation of new architectural organizations, manage communications networks for our members, and serve as an advocate and media resource.

111 E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1321
Chicago, IL 60601

Lynn Osmond
Chicago Architecture Center


Sarah Herda
Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts

Catherine Teegarden
Center for Architecture

John Comazzi
University of Virginia

Kelly Lyons
Cranbrook Art Museum


Polly Carpenter
BSA Space

Caitlin Miller
National Building Museum

Alyssum Skjeie
Heinz Architectural Center

Kimberly Dowdell
National Organization of Minority Architects

Lynn Osmond, Hon. AIA (Chair)
President & CEO,
Chicago Architecture Foundation

Nate Eudaly, Hon. AIAD (Treasurer)
Executive Director,
Dallas Architecture Forum

John Comazzi
(Secretary)
Associate Professor, University of Virginia School of Architecture

Polly Carpenter, FAIA Director of Public Programs, BSA Foundation (BSA/AIA)

Sarah Herda
Executive Director,
Graham Foundation for Advanced Studies in the Fine Arts

Pauline Herrera Serianni Executive Director,
Denver Architecture Foundation

Anne-Marie Lubenau, FAIA Director, Rudy Bruner Award for Urban Excellence

Kelly Lyons
Curator of Education, Cranbrook Art Museum

Kent Martinussen
Chief Executive Officer, Danish Architecture Centre

Peter Murray
Chairman,
New London Architecture

Srinivas Murthy G
President & CEO, Architecture and Design Foundation (India)

Benjamin Prosky
Executive Director,
AIANY and Center for Architecture

Gregory Wessner
Executive Director,
Open House New York