The Gindroz Award honors organizations, firms, and projects that demonstrate excellence in the design and implementation of affordable housing by employing classical, traditional, and vernacular design. The award panel considers the unique challenges of designing and building high-quality affordable housing, project contexts, community engagement, social impact, and commitment to building neighborhoods for all.

The award is named for Raymond L. Gindroz, FAIA, co-founder and Chairman Emeritus of Urban Design Associates, whose 50+ year career has been dedicated to improving the quality of affordable housing and the built environment. Over the course of his many efforts, Gindroz focused attention on the need to transform placeless public housing into high-quality urban neighborhoods. In doing so, he lobbied for policy reform and led design efforts that set the stage for this award today.

The ICAA is grateful for the support of the Muse Family Foundation for making the Gindroz Award for Excellence in Affordable Housing possible.

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, the ICAA will bring together previous Gindroz Award recipients for a series of talks and honor this year's winner at the Gindroz Symposium on Affordable Housing. For more information and to register, click here.