American Institute of Architects

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American Institute of Architects

The American Institute of Architects
Abbreviation	AIA
Formation	1857; 167 years ago (1857)
Type	Nonprofit
Purpose	Architectural profession
Professional title	AIA
Headquarters	Washington, D.C., U.S.
Region served	United States
Membership	96,000+
Website	www.aia.org

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. It is headquartered in Washington, D.C. AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach programs, and collaborates with other stakeholders in the design and construction industries.^[1]