What is the American Institute of Architects?

The American Institute of Architects is a professional association of architects in the United States. The association is headquartered in Washington, DC.

American Institute of Architects

On March 10, 1857, they drafted the articles of association on behalf of the New York Institute of Architects. On April 15, the same year, members of the association signed a new charter. Later Thomas U. Walter proposed to rename the association

AIA has more than 83,500 members. Member firms adhere to professional ethics and ethics to ensure that customers, the public, and colleagues contribute to the highest standards of professional practice. AIA members are divided into 5 levels of qualifications: architect member, associate member, international associate member,

AIA was founded in New York in 1857 by the first 13 architects. The original purpose of the association was to "promote members to be more scientific and pragmatic" and "to enhance the status of the industry. AIA's first chairman was Richard Upjohn (1802-1878). On February 23, 1857, they decided to invite 16 other famous architects, including Alexander Jackson Davis (1803-1892) and Calvert Vaux. participate. Before the AIA was founded, no one dared to claim to be an architect, because at that time there were no professional construction schools and building permit laws in the United States.