The American Institute of Architects: AIA
Discover why AIA is good for your career, practice, and the architecture profession. AIA is the leading professional organization for architects & design professionals.
About AIA | The American Institute of Architects
As the largest design organization in the world, AIA is working to transform the day-to-day practice of architecture to achieve a zero-carbon, resilient, healthy, just, equitable built environment, for everyone. What started as 13 architects in a New York office in 1857 has grown to become the ...
Become a member - AIA
Join the largest, most influential network of architects and design professionals. AIA’s 100,000+ member community shares your passion for design, a desire to change the world, and a commitment to the highest standards of practice. $159 New Member tickets! Join AIA and unlock a $159 new member ...
Renew your AIA membership
Let’s keep designing a better world, together. Being an AIA member has always meant more than just joining an organization. It means being part of a vibrant, supportive, influential community that shares your passion for design, a desire to change the world, and a commitment to following the highest standards of practice.
AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2025
Registration opens February 2025. Join us for AIA25 in Boston—the premier AEC industry event! We’re bringing together the AEC communities in one location to network, share knowledge, gain exposure, and find solutions to design a better world.
Upcoming AIA events | The American Institute of Architects
Browse our events calendar to see upcoming AIA events where you can network and connect with the AEC community. Register to attend conferences, webinars, and educational sessions on topics across the built environment.
AIA Continuing Education
AIA continuing education (CE) is universally recognized around the world as the AEC industry’s best learning. Virtual, in-person, and peer-to-peer education opportunities make it easy to invest in yourself, on your schedule, and earn HSW, ADA, GBCI, RIBA, and AIA LU …
AIA Framework for Design Excellence
Discover the AIA Framework for Design Excellence – 10 guiding principles shaping a zero-carbon, healthy, just, resilient, and equitable built environment. Explore sustainable, resilient, and inclusive design and elevate your projects with the standards that transcend size, typology, and aspiration.
AIA Leadership Summit 2025 | The American Institute of Architects
AIA Leadership Summit 2025 is the premier advocacy and leadership training event for AIA chapter leaders. The annual event is always one of AIA’s best attended leadership events—offering attendees a unique platform to engage in critical policy discussions with lawmakers while enhancing their leadership skills.
Defining the architect's basic services - AIA
Nov 30, 2023 · Contributed by the AIA Knowledge Resources staff . Chapter 15.01 Defining Project Services . Understand the common services of architectural design and the process of design-bid-build to improve your comprehension of the various phases of design services.