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AIA Alliances fosters relationships with organizations that support the architectural profession. Scroll through recent photos, read articles and press releases, or watch videos to learn more about AIA Alliances.

AIA President Jeff Potter, FAIA, and Treasurer Gabriel Durand-Hollis, FAIA, meet with the Institute of Architects of Brazil (IAB) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on November 26th.

AIA's Robert Ivy, FAIA, with Public Architecture's John Peterson, AIA, at the AIA-Public Architecture Mini-Summit on November 14th.

AIA's Robert Ivy, FAIA, and Public Architecture's John Peterson, AIA, at the AIA-Public Architecture Mini-Summit on November 14, discuss why pro bono equals opportunity for architecture firms. Photo courtesy Public Architecture.

National Building Museum Names Paul Goldberger as the Fourteenth Laureate of the Vincent Scully Prize.

Presidents from over a dozen architectural organizations from around the world gathered in the AIA HQ Boardroom during the 2012 AIA National Convention to discuss issues facing the profession.

AIA 2012 President Jeff Potter, FAIA, led a discussion on how 'design connects' with the presidents from organizations from around the world during the International Presidents' Forum at the 2012 AIA National Convention.

AIA 2012 President Jeff Potter, FAIA, led a discussion on how 'design connects' with presidents from organizations from around the world during the International Presidents' Forum at the 2012 AIA National Convention.

AIA Executive Vice-President and CEO Robert Ivy shares his experiences from the UIA 2011 World Congress of Architecture in Tokyo, Japan.

AIA EVP/CEO Robert Ivy shares his experiences from the UIA 2011 World Congress of Architecture in Tokyo, Japan.

A video on the traditional architecture of Tibet from the Architectural Society of China's Secretary General and Executive Vice President Xu Zongwei.

Architect Live interview with Japan Institute of Architects’ President Taro Ashihara, Hon. AIA, and Yoshihiko Sano, Intl. Assoc. AIA. Filmed at the 2012 AIA National Convention in Washington, D.C.

American Concrete Institute, Detroit, Michigan, 1956-58, by Yamasaki, Leinweber & Associates. Minoru Yamasaki’s office building for the American Concrete Institute (ACI) was conceived as a full-scale showcase of contemporary concrete products and technology. The design served as an exemplar for small-scale commercial and institutional structures and for “modern classical” buildings of all types.
Photo by Conway Photography.

The American Concrete Institute is one of 25 projects featured in NBM's Unbuilt→Built: The Influence of the Progressive Architecture Awards, on display at AIA until August 31. Photo: Conway Photography.

AIA President Jeff Potter, FAIA, with leadership from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada at the 2012 AIA Convention.

AIA President Jeff Potter, FAIA, with the RAIC: Jim McKee, RAIC Exec Director; Ranjit Dhar, Hon. FAIA, RAIC Past-President; Shelley Potter; Jeff Potter, FAIA; David Craddock, Hon. AIA, RAIC President; Candace Craddock.

Architect Live interview with Public Architecture’s President and Founder, John Peterson, AIA, and VJAA’s Vince James and Jennifer Yoos. Filmed at the 2012 AIA National Convention in Washington, D.C.

AIA 2013 President-elect Mickey Jacob, FAIA, with Mr. Shinjiro Wachi, AIA, and Mr. Takanobu Ota, Hon. FAIA, of the Japan Institute of Architects during the 2012 AIA Convention. Photo: Keiko Ota.

The UIA Professional Practice Commission meet in March 2012 in Tangier. The PPC is Co-Directed by AIA's Rick Lincicome, AIA. Photo by Vlad Gaivoronschi.

The UIA Professional Practice Commission meet in March 2012 in Tangier. The PPC is Co-Directed by AIA's Rick Lincicome, AIA. Photo: Vlad Gaivoronschi.

Kate Schwennsen FAIA presents at UIA2011 Tokyo

Fumihiko Maki, 2011 AIA Gold Medalist, presents the keynote 'Japanese Modernity' at UIA2011 Tokyo

AIA 2011 President Clark Manus, FAIA, Renews Accord with Australian Institute of Architects President Karl Fender, Hon. AIA in April 2011.

AIA CEO Robert Ivy, AIA and AGC CEO Steve Sandherr sit down to discuss opportunities for their organizations to collaborate in 2012

2012 World Day of Architecture, video from the UIA

October 1 2012 is the World Day of Architecture. Watch a video from UIA's President, Abert Dubler, Hon. AIA.

AIA CEO Robert Ivy, AIA talks with Chase Rynd, Executive Director of the National Building Museum, about the rich history AIA and NBM share.

News & Announcements

2014-2016 Enterprise Rose Architectural Fellowship Application Open!

Deadline is July 10 at 5 pm EST

The Enterprise Rose Architectural Fellowship offers early career architects the opportunity for first-hand training and experience in sustainable community design work. The Fellowship partners these emerging leaders with local community development organizations for three year to work in the community, forging local ties and expanding the capacity of their host organizations to create sustainable, affordable housing and thriving neighborhoods.

For the 2014-2016 class, six fellowship positions are available in communities around the country.Learn more here!

Case Study features AIA Members participating in the 1% Program

STUDIOS Architecture designs Kiva Headquarters

Public Architecture has just released the second in an on-going series of case studies that feature projects by AIA members participating in The 1% who are making pro bono service an integral part of design practice. Learn more.

NAED hosts "Designing Intelligent Environments" workshop

National event demonstrates the value of smart technologies in creating sustainable built environments

The National Academy of Environmental Design and the National Building Museum co-hosted the workshop “Designing Intelligent Environments, Social and Ethical Implications” to explore the exploding role of new technologies in shaping the built environment. Leaders from across North America, including AIA representatives, convened at the National Building Museum to present emerging digital-physical interfaces. Learn more

About AIA Strategic Alliances + Initiatives

The AIA’s Strategic Alliances + Initiatives department is responsible for direction and oversight of AIA’s relationships with allied and non-profit organizations that support key Institute initiatives related to collaboration, sustainability, globalization, and other industry transformation trends. The staff works with staff, members, and groups to create and oversee ongoing strategic relationships with four types of organizations important to fulfilling AIA’s mission: collateral organizations involved in the education and licensing of architects; allied professional or trade organizations; organizations involved in providing public architecture education; and, international architectural organizations.

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