Foreign architects of prominence may be elected to the college as Honorary Fellows of the AIA. The AIA member logo may be used by AIA Architect members in good standing and their firms. Spiezle Architectural Group, Inc., an award-winning, full-service architectural, interior design, landscape architecture, electrical engineering and planning firm, announces that it has opened an office in Maitland, Florida to assist its clients in K12 and higher education, healthcare, senior liv This membership is awarded to members who have made contributions of national significance to the profession. Climate Change is a real global crisis and architects are uniquely positioned to help solve it. More than three decades later, that project is still evolving and making history. Architects have always dared to reach higher and set new standards. Continually advancing the built environment, the firm pushes boundaries and leverages research and an inquisitive methodology to continually answer the question, “What’s next?”. [13], Architect: The Journal of the American Institute of Architects is the official magazine of the AIA, published independently by Washington, D.C.-based business-to-business media company Hanley Wood, LLC. AIA offers various opportunities to grow your network, give back, share knowledge, and support your profession's growth and development. [8] Entrants submitted single-family housing designs with the objective of "improving the quality, diversity and resiliency of the housing in each community. To serve the public, the AIA's community-based programs work with federal legislators and local governments to elevate the design of public spaces, protect the nation's infrastructure, and develop well-designed affordable housing for all Americans. Any program recordings are then housed on AIA Chicago's Vimeo. [5], The AIA is governed by a Board of Directors and has a staff of more than 200 employees. The AIA has long recognized individuals and organizations for their outstanding achievements in support of the architecture profession and the AIA. 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The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership to invest in AIA’s successful Contract Document (ACD) program, to drive innovation in the platform and better serve customers and members over the long-term. Our architects work at the leading edge of a $1T construction industry that promotes commerce and drives consumer confidence. As we navigate this unprecedented crisis in our global community, AIA is committed to equipping our members with the information they need to help navigate these uncertain times. More than 95,000 licensed architects and associated professionals are members. [2] The constitution was amended the following year with the mission "to promote the artistic, scientific, and practical profession of its members; to facilitate their intercourse and good fellowship; to elevate the standing of the profession; and to combine the efforts of those engaged in the practice of Architecture, for the general advancement of the Art. To aid younger professionals, an Intern Development Program, Architect Registration Exam preparation courses, and employment referral services are frequently offered by local components. [1], The American Institute of Architects was founded in New York City in 1857 by a group of 13 architects to "promote the scientific and practical perfection of its members" and "elevate the standing of the profession. "Driving positive change through the power of design." The AIA monitors legislative and regulatory actions and uses the collective power of its membership to participate in decision making by federal, state, and local policy makers. This page is intended provide guidelines, policies, and tools for our members and will be updated frequently as new resources are made available. Our next architectural achievements will be measured by how well they respond to a post-pandemic world, eradicate inequity, fuel economic recovery, eliminate carbon emissions, and nurture individual and community health. The AIA's most prestigious honor is the designation (FAIA) of a member as a Fellow of the American Institute of Architects.