Less than three percent of the architecture profession achieve AIA Fellowship.
Dallas, TX – February 14, 2025 – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating a AIA member from AIA Dallas 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.
The newly elevated member from AIA Dallas:

Stephen Springs, FAIA
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Stephen Springs enriches community life through service, planning, and design of civic recreation and aquatic projects. A nationally recognized leader, he persistently champions community-focused approaches, elevating the science, art, and impact of quality-of-life projects.
New fellows will be honored at the Investiture and AIA Awards Gala, June 5, 2025. Learn more about fellowship on AIA’s website.
About AIA
Founded in 1857, AIA consistently works to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through more than 200 international, state and local chapters, AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public wellbeing. AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards.