As the American Institute of Architects celebrates its 150th birthday, events, lectures and exhibitions are being held around the country to mark the anniversary, including an exhibition of the 150 “Best Buildings” in the country.

As part of its celebration, the AIA released a list of America’s 150 most beloved buildings, as voted by the public. In addition to AIA’s sesquicentennial, this year also marks the 100th anniversary of AIA’s vaunted Gold Medal award; here’s a list of all the “starchitects” who have received this honor. Bob Ivy, RECORD’s editor-in-chief, also wrote a recent editorial describing the important work the AIA has done from its founding in 1857.

The flagship program of the AIA150, the Blueprint for America engages the profession in service to communities across the nation, working collaboratively with government officials and business leaders, engaging citizens in dialogue, sharing basic community design principles, identifying neighborhood conditions in need of improvement, and, along the way, demonstrating the visionary role of architects in creating a better quality of life for all.

Learn about opportunities to help the AIA prepare its members for the surprises of a changing world and the increasingly diverse architectural challenges faced by American towns and cities by supporting the AIA 150 campaign; and see who has already contributed to the cause.

Looking to celebrate the sesquicentennial in style? Here’s your chance to purchase shirts, caps, mugs and more with the special anniversary logo. (Note: The store is for bulk sales only; the minimum order for any one product is 24.)