美國建筑師學會(American Institute of Architects, 縮寫: AIA)為美國建筑界權威性的組織,總部位于華盛頓哥倫比亞特區。美國建筑師學會成立的目的為提供建筑的教育服務,社區重建和其他可以維持及提升建筑業界形像的工作。
1857年,因為當時美國還沒有規管建筑師的相關法例和教授建筑知識的學院。起初他們是使用紐約建筑學會(New York Society of Architects)的名義草擬規管建筑業的憲法條文,但是最后在一位費城建立師(Thomas U. Walter)的提議下,使用美國建筑師學會的名稱,并沿用至今天。
AIA學會的會員在1857年4月15日簽處了會章后,代表住學會正式成立。學會成立后,美國各地的建筑師均紛紛響應加入學會,至1880年代,學會的分會已先后在馬里蘭州、波士頓芝加哥、辛辛那堤、印第安納波利斯、費城、羅得島、舊金山、圣路易斯等成立。至今已有超過300個分會了。查詢進一步信息,請訪問官方網站http://www.aia.org。
About The American Institute of Architects
Founded in 1857, members of the American Institute of Architects consistently work to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings, neighborhoods, and communities. Through nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA advocates for public policies that promote economic vitality and public well being. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards. The AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders, and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation and world. Visit www.aia.org.