AIA Virginia is proud to announce that Willie Greenough has been selected for Honorary Membership in 2025, a distinction reserved for individuals of esteemed character who, though not eligible for conventional membership, have made exemplary and sustained contributions to architecture and the built environment.
Willie Greenough is a masterful model builder known for his meticulous craft, artistic integrity, and clarity of vision. Greenough brings a unique perspective informed by his lived experience as an autistic individual. As noted by his nominator, “Willie’s autism isn’t something he works around; it’s something he channels,” enabling him to make precise decisions that elevate his work.
Greenough’s models serve not only as tools for communication and design resolution but also as works of art that foster understanding and connection between architects, clients, and communities.
In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Willie Greenough will be honored at the Visions for Architecture gala on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Richmond Downtown Marriott. Tickets will be available starting September 2, 2025, at www.aiava.org.