American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857. The AIA serves as the voice of the architecture profession and a resource for our members in service to society. The organization carries out its goal through advocacy, information, and community.
Each year the AIA sponsors hundreds of continuing education experiences to help architects maintain their licensure. It also sets the industry standard in contract documents with more than 100 forms and contracts used in the design and construction industry.
In many ways, the AIA serves as an advocate of the architectural profession and promoting design excellence and outstanding professional achievement through various awards programs and promotional efforts at National, State, and Local levels. The American Institute of Architects provides a community in which architects can thrive.
AIA New York State Blueprint for Better
A thank you message from to our members from the Unified Task Forces from AIA Buffalo/WNY & all of AIA New York State for their efforts through the pandemic
Here is a short documentary film narrated by Illya Azaroff, FAIA, 2021 AIA New York State President, that thanks our members throughout New York State who participated in the Unified Task Force efforts over the past 15+ months during the COVID-19 pandemic.