When you hear people talk about architects and architecture, have you ever hear them mention the abbreviation AIA? Do you know what it means? No? Read on and learn about everything you need to know about AIA.

AIA is short for the American Institute for Architects. It was established in 1857 by 13 architects. The purpose of this organization is to represent the professional interests and rights of architects. For nowadays it has more than 77,000 members from all around the world and has grown to be a big and focused organization to provide guidance, protection against false acquisitions and services to architects not only in America, but around the world.

Besides looking after the interests of architects AIA also guarantees to the clients, the public and the partners of the architects, who are a member of the AIA, that all the members will follow the same kind of codes of ethics and way of professional conduct which in total assures the best work quality and the highest standards for professional practice.

There are a lot of sub organizations of AIA around the globe so it not hard to find the one closest to you to help you to find a qualified architect with a guarantee that his or her work is professional.