Australian Institute of Architects

Australian Institute of Architects

Tusculum, headquarters of the NSW Chapter of the Institute
Motto To make the world a better place through architecture
Formation 1930 (1930)
Legal status Professional body; members association
Headquarters 2a Mugga Way, Red Hill
Location
Region
Australia
Fields Architecture
President
 Ken Maher
Affiliations International Union of Architects
Website architecture.com.au

The Australian Institute of Architects, formally the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA), is a professional body for architects in Australia.

The Australian Institute of Architects is the peak body for the Australian architectural profession, representing 12,000 members, and works to improve the Australian built environment by promoting quality, responsible, sustainable design.

Overview

The Australian Institute of Architects continually strives to benefit its members and the broader Australian community as:

Since its incorporation in 1930, the Institute has evolved into a dynamic and progressive organisation offering a targeted range of programs to our members, while also fostering strong relationships with associated bodies and the wider community.

The many services offered include:

The Institute actively promotes innovative and appropriate environmental design, and continually lobbies to improve the quality of the built environment. By raising design standards in our cities and towns, the Institute plays a major role in shaping Australia's future.

Mission

To make the world a better place through architecture.

Purpose

The Australian Institute of Architects exists to:

History

A number of states formed professional societies for architects, including the Queensland Institute of Architects.[1]

The Australian Institute was formed in 1930, when state architectural institutes combined to form a unified national association. A chapter is now maintained in each state and territory, though full federation did not come about immediately, with some states resolutely maintaining their independence. The RVIA was the last to join, in 1968.[2] The Institute is represented on many national and state industry and government bodies, and is affiliated with the International Union of Architects (UIA).

Awards

Gold Medal

The AIA Gold Medal is the highest award of the Australian Institute of Architects awarded annually since 1960.

National Architecture Awards

The National Architecture Awards have been presented since 1981. The categories are:

Each of the state chapters also presents awards. The categories are:

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Victoria

Western Australia

Presidents

National Presidents

State Chapter Presidents

New South Wales


Victoria


Queensland


South Australia


Tasmania


Western Australia


Northern Territory


Australian Capital Territory


References

  1. ↑ "About the Queensland chapter - Australian Institute of Architects". www.architecture.com.au. Retrieved 2015-08-04.
  2. ↑ Conscious Design: the Melbourne Atelier 1919-1947 Archived April 2, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. accessed 25 July 2011
  3. ↑ "NSW Architecture Awards 2014 Winners". Australian Institute of Architects. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
  4. ↑ "Queensland Awards, 2014 State Architecture Awards". Australian Institute of Architects. Retrieved 30 June 2014.

External links

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