AIA was founded in 1857 by 13 architects.
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Now we’re more than 94,000 members strong.
Headquartered in Washington, D.C., we have more than 200 chapters around the world.
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We advocate for the value of architecture and give architects the resources they need to do their best work. Our work drives positive change through the power of design.
In addition, to our values, we have developed a series of “Where We Stand” statements that clarify its position on key issues facing the profession:
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The AIA has a long history of requiring that its members adhere to the highest ethical standards.
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Our leadership team
2022 Board of Directors
Top row: Rusty Bienvenue; Scott Cornelius, Assoc. AIA, AIAS; Thomas Fisher, Assoc. AIA; Mindy Thompson Fullilove, Hon AIA, MD, LFAPA; Ryan J. Gann, AIA; Emily Grandstaff-Rice, FAIA; Daniel S. Hart, FAIA, PE; Timothy C. Hawk, FAIA
Bottom row: Kevin Holland, FAIA; Nathaniel Hudson, AIA; Gail Kubik, Assoc. AIA; Laura Lesniewski, FAIA; Mark Levine, FAIA; Britt Lindberg, FAIA; William R. Turner Jr., AIA; Lakisha Woods, CAE
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Jun 30, 2022
Demand for larger homes continues to grow
New survey results reveal evolving overall home layout trends.
Demand for larger homes continues to grow
Press Release
Jun 29, 2022
AIA and mindful MATERIALS partner to advance holistic product specification
The goal for this partnership is to deepen collaboration and provide resources, education and support to continue to grow AIA’s Architecture & Design Materials Pledge, a significant member engagement program within AIA’s climate action initiatives, in-step with similar industry initiatives.
Press Release
Jun 27, 2022
AIA applauds Congress for authorizing the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse
AIA applauds bipartisan leaders in Congress for authorizing the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse, passed Friday as part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This has remained an AIA and member-backed priority since 2018.
Press Release
Jun 25, 2022
Chapel of St. Ignatius by Steven Holl Architects receives AIA’s Twenty-five Year Award
AIA’s Twenty-five Year Award is conferred on a building that has set a precedent for the last 25-35 years and continues to set standards of excellence for its architectural design and significance.
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