AIA was founded in 1857 by 13 architects.
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Now we’re over 90,000 members strong.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, we have over 260 chapters around the world.
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More about our valuesWe 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.
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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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Not pictured: Katharine Weymouth and Robert Ivy, FAIA
Photograph credit to William Stewart Photography
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AIA selects recipients for the 2017 Small Project Awards
Jun 22, 2017
AIA selects recipients for the 2017 Small Project Awards
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Design billings maintain solid footing, with strong momentum reflected in both project inquiries and design contracts
Balanced growth results in billings gains in all sectors
Jun 21, 2017
May ABI shows design billings maintaining a solid footing
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Demand for larger homes and lots peaking
Robust business conditions reported by residential architects
Jun 12, 2017
Latest Home Design Trends Survey shows robust business conditions residential architects
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Two recipients selected for the David W. Lakamp a/e ProNet Scholarship
Awarded to architecture students who demonstrate interest in architecture practice management
Jun 5, 2017
Two recipients selected for the David W. Lakamp a/e ProNet Scholarship
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