A BETTER BUILT ENVIRONMENT FOR IDAHO
What is AIA ?
Since 1857, when 13 architects formed what would become The American Institute of Architects, the letters AIA have signified the highest standards in architectural practice. Today, more than 160 years later, with 96,000+ members, the letters AIA still deliver an abiding promise of rigorous education, extensive training, real-world experience, and a commitment to professional excellence recognized by clients, civic leaders, and the public. AIA Idaho Chapter represents 400 architect members and affiliated industry members.
The Force for Positive Change
AIA is powered by the collective voice and actions of 96,000+ members. Together, we’re taking on urgent issues affecting the architecture profession, in numbers that are making a difference. Because when you provide talented, passionate professionals and committed community members access to resources and leadership opportunities, they become a critical voice for change and a powerful force for good.
Public Advocacy
To promote the critical role of architects and architecture, AIA develops, funds, and manages campaigns that influence industry perception and impact consumer and business behavior. Blueprint for Better highlights architects’ contributions and impact in the fight against climate change. And the annual AIA Film Challenge recognizes and celebrates architecture that transforms communities through the power of design and collaboration.
Sustainability: Smart Design is an Investment in Community and Climate
AIA members are leading the way to carbon neutral, acting as a force multiplier for sustainable, resilient design in communities around the world. AIA isn’t just supporting this effort, we’re prioritizing it. Our latest efforts include AIA’s Framework for Design Excellence, ten defining principles that guide architects and their clients on the path
to sustainable, resilient, inclusive design; and Blueprint for Better, a multiyear campaign with definitive resources like courses, talking points, message books, research, and reports to transform public awareness and the day-to-day practice of architecture.
Equity and Guide for Equitable Practice
Today’s architects measure success by how we design our work, how we design and support our workforce, and how we prepare emerging professionals for leadership. Through campaigns like Guides for Equitable Practice, innovative programs like Women's Leadership Summit and courses, grants, and scholarships, AIA actively engages our members and the broader design community to champion equity, diversity, and belonging in our organization, profession, and communities.
Government Advocacy
From leadership on national policy priorities to influencing local code standards, AIA is
the voice of architecture to legislators at the federal, state, and local levels. We encourage policymakers and legislators to rely on our industry expertise and critical perspective in meetings, testimony, regulatory guidance, and advocacy communications.
Our members advocate for public health, safety, and welfare and encourage the development of codes that ensure sustainable, resilient, equitable, and thriving communities.
Building Code Education and Resources
Up-to-date codes help save lives, improve building performance and prevent damage from disaster. We work with our industry partners to develop model codes and assist in their adoption. Viable, up-to-date building codes can help save lives and prevent damage from disaster.
International Building Code Council
AIA Resilient Project Process Guide
AIA’s Vision for the Future of Design and Construction
Energy efficient construction programs by state: https://www.dsireusa.org/