The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has elevated 78 architects, 3 from Pennsylvania, to its College of Fellows, an honor awarded to architects who have made significant contributions to the profession.
The fellowship program was developed to elevate architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Prospective candidates must have at least 10 years of AIA architect membership and demonstrated influence in at least one of the following areas:
• Promoted the aesthetic, scientific, and practical efficiency of the profession.
• Advanced the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of practice.
• Coordinated the building industry, and the profession of architecture.
• Ensured the advancement of the living standards of people through their improved environment.
• Dedicated oneself to a profession that continually grows in its service to society.
• Advanced the science and art of planning and building by advancing the standards of architectural education and training.
Fellows are selected by a 9-member Jury of Fellows. This year’s jury included Sanford Garner, FAIA, Jury Chair, RG Collaborative; Roderick Ashley, FAIA, Roderick Ashley Architect; Margaret Carney, FAIA, Cornell University; Julie Hiromoto, FAIA, HKS; John Horky, FAIA, Ripples, by design; Mitra Kanaani, FAIA, NewSchool of Architecture & Design; Christine Mondor, FAIA, evolve, LLC; José Javier Toro, FAIA, Toro Arquitectos and Lourdes Solera, FAIA, M.C. Harry & Associates.
John Cluver, FAIA, LEED AP, CPHC
John H. Cluver, FAIA, LEED-AP, is a senior partner and the director of preservation at Voith & Mactavish Architects, LLP, of Philadelphia, PA. He received his professional degree in architecture from the University of Notre Dame, and a Certificate in Historic Preservation from the University of Pennsylvania. He has worked on a wide range of rehabilitation projects for a variety of educational, commercial and civic institutions, including Vassar College, Yale University, the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Drexel University, the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, the Catholic University of America, and Lincoln University, both as an architect and preservation consultant. He has also overseen new construction projects for clients such as Villanova University, West Chester University, Thaddeus Stevens College, St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, and the Millbrook School. He has presented at numerous conferences, including the Traditional Building Exposition & Conference, the National Building Officers Association, the Association of Physical Plant Administrators, and the Society of College & University Planners. In addition, his writings have appeared in multiple publications, including the Association of Preservation Technology “Bulletin” and the book “Durability in Construction.” He is a member of the City of Philadelphia’s Historical Commission Architectural Committee, the Historical Commission of Marple Township, the Institute of Classical Architecture & Classical America, and the Carpenters’ Company of Philadelphia. He was named Young Architect of the Year by the Philadelphia Chapter of the AIA in 2008. He serves on the board of Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site.
Marc Mondor, FAIA, LEED Fellow, WELL AP
Marc sees triple-bottom line potential in every project and has been an influential voice in sustainability for decades. As Managing Principal and cofounder of evolveEA, Marc works with greening design and construction projects in order to leverage organizational and operational sustainability. Marc’s understanding of the process and pressure points for successful implementation of sustainable design strategies backs his consulting with commercial, office, residential, healthcare, historic K-12, retail, higher-ed and institutional clients. His consulting work has led to many notable and innovative firsts, including the first LEED certified project in Africa, the oldest LEED EB certified project (1869) and the first LEED certified supermarket.
As President of AIA Pennsylvania in 2020, Marc created the thriving COTE (Committee On The Environment) and EDI (Equity Diversity & Inclusion) committees, and Marc is Vice Chair of the PA Climate Change Advisory Committee, producing the Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan. Marc is also an Appointee to the national AIA Committee on Climate Action and Design Excellence. In 2015, Marc was selected as a LEED Fellow by the USGBC for his service, commitment and contributions to the green building and sustainability field. He has lectured nationally and is one of several dozen international professionals to be named US Green Building Council LEED Faculty. Marc is a trained facilitator, vital for leading meaningful goal-setting charrettes and post-occupancy evaluations.
Marc serves as adjunct faculty at Chatham University. Marc received his Bachelor’s of Architecture from California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo and studied sustainable design in Scandinavia. Marc is a LEED Accredited Professional, a Certified Energy Manager, AIA+2030 certified, a Parksmart Advisor, and a WELL Accredited Professional.
Efrie Escott, FAIA, LEED Fellow, LCACP, LFA
Efrie Escott, AIA, is the Decarbonization Technical Program Leader for Digital Energy at Schneider Electric, promoting Zero Carbon strategies to accelerate the transition to a decarbonized built environment. As a licensed architect and life cycle assessment practitioner, Efrie’s previous experience in reducing carbon in the built environment was as an environmental researcher within the KieranTimberlake Research Group, where she was a core member of the development team for Tally, an award-winning BIM-integrated life cycle assessment tool. Efrie’s research has been published in several internationally-recognized, peer-reviewed academic journals. She was a member of the USGBC Materials and Resources Technical Advisory Group, founded Philadelphia’s Dynamo User Group, co-chaired the AIA Philadelphia Women in Architecture Committee, and is a member of the ILFI Energy + Carbon Technical Advisory Group, AIA Committee on Climate Action and Design Excellence, and the ASHRAE/ICC SPC 240p Committee. Efrie lectures internationally and teaches at the University of Pennsylvania.