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RAiNA Design Awards 2026: Call for Submissions

award · 2026-06-18

Submissions for the 2026 RAiNA Design Awards are currently being accepted, celebrating outstanding rainscreen design and construction throughout North America. The awards focus on projects in both New Construction and Retrofit categories, assessed by a panel of industry experts based on criteria such as visual appeal, technical proficiency, innovation, feasibility, sustainability, and impact on the built environment. Winning entries will be honored at the RAiNA Conference on September 30, 2026, in Portland, Oregon, where the victorious teams will receive free registration. Architects, contractors, consultants, building owners, manufacturers, and project teams involved in eligible projects across North America are encouraged to submit. More information is available at rainscreenassociation.org/raina-awards.

Key facts

  • RAiNA Design Awards 2026 submissions are now open.
  • Awards recognize excellence in rainscreen design and construction in North America.
  • Categories include New Construction and Retrofit.
  • Jury evaluates projects on visual impact, technical execution, innovation, constructability, sustainability, and contribution to the built environment.
  • Winners celebrated at the 2026 RAiNA Conference on September 30 in Portland, Oregon.
  • Winning teams receive complimentary conference registration.
  • Open to architects, consultants, contractors, building owners, manufacturers, and project teams.
  • Details at rainscreenassociation.org/raina-awards.

Entities

Institutions

  • RAiNA

Locations

  • Portland
  • Oregon
  • United States
  • North America

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