152 AIA members and two international architects have been inducted into the American Institute of Architect's College of Fellows for this year. The College of Fellows is the highest rank within the AIA and is only awarded to those with 10 or more years of membership. Beyond, the honor is given to architects who have made significant contributions to architecture and society on a national level and have demonstrated great influence. Members are assessed by the following: 

• Promoted the aesthetic, scientific, and practical efficiency of the profession;
• Advanced the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of architectural education, training or practice;
• Coordinated the building industry and the profession of architecture through leadership in the AIA or other related professional organizations; or
• Advanced the living standards of people through an improved environment.

Fellows are chosen by the AIA's Jury of Fellows, which, this year, includes  Karen Nichols, FAIA (Chair), Michael Graves Architecture & Design; Peter Bardwell, FAIA, Bardwell + Associates, LLC; Mary A. Burke, FAIA, Burke Design and Architecture PLLC; Philip Castillo, FAIA, JAHN; Mary P. Cox, FAIA, Virginia Commonwealth University; Paul Mankins, FAIA, Substance architecture and David Messersmith, FAIA, University of Texas. Check out the list of newly elevated members here.