AIA was founded in 1857 by 13 architects.
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Now we’re more than 95,000 members strong.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, 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.
Leadership
Our leadership team
2021 Board of Directors
Top row: Justin Chapman; Erin Conti, Assoc. AIA; Peter J. Exley, FAIA; Shirley C. Franklin; Ryan J. Gann, Assoc. AIA; Shannon F. Gathings, Assoc. AIA; Daniel S. Hart, FAIA; Timothy C. Hawk, FAIA
Bottom row: Nathaniel Hudson, AIA; Robert A. Ivy, FAIA; Evelyn M. Lee, AIA; Mark Levine, FAIA; Britt Lindberg, AIA; Jessica A. Sheridan, AIA; William R. Turner Jr., AIA; Eric White, Hon. AIA
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Jan 19, 2021
Nonresidential building spending to decline through 2021
A reasonably healthy recovery is expected in 2022.
Nonresidential building spending to decline through 2021
Press Release
Jan 13, 2021
AIA strongly opposes ICC proposal jeopardizing climate action
ICC proposal would remove transparency and public input from the commercial and residential energy efficiency code development process.
AIA strongly opposes ICC proposal jeopardizing climate action
Press Release
Dec 21, 2020
AIA condemns executive order mandating design preference for federal architecture
AIA to work with President-Elect Biden to reverse the executive order.
AIA condemns executive order mandating design preference for federal architecture
Press Release
Dec 17, 2020
Architects Foundation announces recipients for the 2021 Richard Morris Hunt Prize
Laureates receive a 6-month or 5-week travel fellowship to France to conduct cutting-edge research in historic preservation.
Architects Foundation announces recipients for the 2021 Richard Morris Hunt Prize
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