Less than three percent of the architecture profession achieve AIA Fellowship.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating two AIA members from AIA Pennsylvania 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 members from AIA Pennsylvania, their firm/company/organization, local AIA chapter, nomination category, and statement are as follows:
David W. Altenhofen, FAIA
RWDI | Philadelphia
Practice (Technical Advancement)
David Altenhofen advances the resiliency and energy efficiency of the built environment by integrating high-performance enclosure systems into award-winning architecture, His leadership and knowledge-sharing spurs collaboration and elevates colleagues across the country and beyond.
Alan Metcalfe, FAIA
Metcalfe Architecture and Design, LLC | Philadelphia
Practice (Management)
Alan Metcalfe, committed to creative, intentional invention, founded a unique practice focused on the relationship between design and human experience, blending architecture, exhibit design, and graphic design to bring communities together with socially engaging spaces.
New fellows will be honored at the AIA College of Fellows Investiture on June 5, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts.
Learn more about fellowship on AIA’s website.
About AIA Pennsylvania
AIA Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIA), represents 3,000+ members across the Commonwealth working at the forefront of a nearly $17 billion construction industry.
We advocate for the value of architecture and policies that promote economic prosperity and the health, safety, and welfare of the public. As a membership organization, the chapter provides architecture professionals with the statewide community, advocacy, and knowledge to affect positive outcomes through the power of design.
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Written by Susan Frear