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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

everyONE makes a difference

Support AIA work in Public Architecture's 1% Program through March 1

Interface and Universal Fibers encourage architects, designers, and the social-media savvy to champion meaningful work in the design community using the hashtag (#IFeveryONE) between now and March 1, 2013. Share, retweet, or love a story including the everyONE logo on Interface's social chanel to donate $1 to Public Architecture's 1% Program. Learn more about the AIA-Public Architecture partnership.

Architecture for Humanity seeks Regional Program Manager

Apply to join Architecture for Humanity's team in support of their rebuilding program in the East Coast region affected by Hurricane Sandy. The Regional Program Manager will facilitate design charrettes to ensure community engagement, serve as a liaison between clients and project partners, and manage multiple impactful projects. Apply today!

Weigh in on proposed NAAB Changes

Deadline: February 23, 2013

On October 20, 2012 the Board of Directors of the National Architectural Accrediting Board approved the first reading of an amendment to Section 2 of The NAAB Procedures for Accreditation, 2012 Edition, which is now open to review and comment until February 23. The change is to increase the maximum term of accreditation for a professional degree program from six to eight years. Learn more.

EBies Celebrate Outstanding Building Performance

Deadline: February 26, 2013

The EBies recognize “unsung heroes” who have made great strides in improving environmental performance but whose accomplishments may otherwise go unheralded – not just building owners, but building operators, commissioning agents, lighting designers, plumbing engineers, and others. Unlike other awards, the EBies are based on measurable improvements in performance as well as innovation and scalability. Learn more.

Apply to serve on NAAB school visits

Deadline: March 1, 2013

Each year the AIA nominates approximately 10-15 practitioners from various geographic locations to serve as AIA representatives on National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) school visits. Nominations are for a four year term, 2014-2017, and AIA representatives may be scheduled for up to one school visit per year. 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.