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
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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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Dec 6, 2021
New report offers strategies for addressing bias in architecture profession
AIA and the University of California Hastings College of the Law partnered to study workplace bias.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) in partnership with the University of California Hastings College of the Law is releasing a new report today that sheds light on the impacts of bias in the workplace. Additionally, the report offers resources that can help move the needle on equity, diversity, and inclusion in the architecture profession.
Press Release
Dec 1, 2021
AIA report shows design firms have room to grow in technology adoption to improve profitability and impact
AIA report shows design firms have room to grow in technology adoption to improve profitability and impact
Press Release
Nov 30, 2021
AIA’s Small Firm Compensation Report reveals how small firms weathered the pandemic
For most positions at small architecture firms, salaries declined or remained essentially flat from 2019 to 2021, according to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2021 Small Firm Compensation Report.
Press Release
Nov 19, 2021
Lakisha Woods selected AIA Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer
Woods will serve as the 15th EVP/CEO of the American Institute of Architects.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Board of Directors has selected Lakisha Ann Woods, CAE, as the next AIA Executive Vice President/Chief Executive Officer effective Jan. 31, 2022.
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