Three alumni elevated to AIA’s College of Fellows for 2026

Three Taubman College alumni have been elevated to the American Institute of Architects’ (AIA) College of Fellows (FAIA) for 2026. This distinction represents the AIA’s highest membership honor, recognizing architects for their outstanding achievements and impact on both the field of architecture and society. It is held by less than three percent of AIA members.

Michael L. Perry, B.S. Arch ’80, M.Arch ’82, Daimian Hines, B.S. Arch ’99, M.Arch ’01, and Efrie Escott, M.Arch ’14, were among the 78 architects selected for 2026.

Michael L. Perry, FAIA
Progressive Companies
B.S. Arch ’80, M.Arch ’82
AIA Michigan

Daimian Hines, FAIA
Hines Architecture + Design
B.S. Arch ’99, M.Arch ’01
AIA Texas Society of Architects

Efrie Escott, FAIA
Schneider Electric 
M.Arch ’14
AIA Pennsylvania

Read the full announcement on the AIA’s website.