Paul Klee Elevated to the AIA College of Fellows
American Institute of Architects Elevates Paul G. Klee to the College of Fellows
COLLEGE PARK, MD – February 11, 2026 –
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is elevating AIAPV member Paul G. Klee to its prestigious College of Fellows, AIA’s highest membership honor, for his exceptional work and contributions to architecture and society. Less than three percent of the architecture profession achieve AIA Fellowship. New Fellows will be honored at the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA26) in San Diego in June.
The fellowship program was developed to elevate those architects who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession and made a significant contribution to architecture and society on a national level. Paul was recognized for his achievements in Object 2: Practice (Technical Advancement).
Paul joins the following current, distinguished members of AIA Potomac Valley who have achieved Fellowship:
Ralph Bennett, FAIA
John F. Corkill, Jr., FAIA
Fernand W. Dahan, FAIA Member Emeritus
Panayotis E. DeVaris, FAIA Member Emeritus
Alan B. Dynerman, FAIA Member Emeritus
Thomas N. Eichbaum, FAIA Member Emeritus
Carl Elefante, FAIA Member Emeritus
Diane J. Hoskins, FAIA
Thomas C. Jester, FAIA
John C. Loss, FAIA Member Emeritus
William P. Mallari, FAIA
Mark C. McInturff, FAIA
Peter V. Noonan, FAIA
Stephen L. Parker, FAIA Member Emeritus
John P. Salmen, FAIA Member Emeritus
Randy Steiner, FAIA Member Emeritus
Sharon F. Washburn, FAIA
Michael D. Watkins, FAIA
John C. Wilmot, FAIA Member Emeritus
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