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Illinois architecture professor named AIA Fellow

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Architecture professor Randy Deutsch has been named to the American Institute of Architects’ prestigious College of Fellows.

He is one of 116 AIA members elevated to its College of Fellows for 2020. The honor is awarded to architects who have made significant contributions to the profession and society on a national level. Those named as fellows must have been members of AIA for at least 10 years and have demonstrated influence in one of five areas: design, urban design or preservation; education, research, literature or practice; leadership in AIA or a related professional organization; public service or work in government or industry organizations; or alternative career or volunteer work.

Deutsch was recognized for contributions in education, research, literature or practice.

In addition to teaching at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Deutsch is a licensed architect responsible for the design of more than 100 large, complex and sustainable projects. He has written for Architectural Record, Architect Magazine and DesignIntelligence. His academic and professional service includes the Chicago Architectural Club’s board of directors and the AIA Chicago Board as director and vice president.

Deutsch is an international keynote speaker and the recipient of the AIA Young Architect Award – Chicago. He is the author of four books on design technology.

Deutsch will receive his fellowship medal during an investiture ceremony at the 2020 AIA conference May 15 in Los Angeles.

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