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Royal Australian Institute of Architects

Australian Institute of Architects (AIA)
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Tusculum, headquarters of the NSW Chapter of the Institute
Motto To make the world a better place through architecture
Formation 1930; 87 years ago (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 (AIA), 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.

The Australian Institute of Architects exists to:

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

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. The Institute is represented on many national and state industry and government bodies, and is affiliated with the International Union of Architects (UIA).

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

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

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

New South Wales


Victoria


Queensland


South Australia


Tasmania


Western Australia


Northern Territory


Australian Capital Territory



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