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Organized (normally non-profit) bodies of people engaged in the practice or promotion of the art or science of planning structures.

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Resources in This Category

• Aberdeen Society of Architects

  http://www.aberdeenarchitects.org/
  A chapter of the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland, representing architects within the city of Aberdeen, across Aberdeenshire and also Morayshire. Includes a directory of architects and diary.

• AIA Florida Southwest

  http://www.aiaflasw.org/
  American Institute of Architects (AIAFLASW) is an all volunteer organization made up of, and run by, architects from Southwest Florida.

• American College of Healthcare Architects

  http://www.healtharchitects.org/
  Credentialing body for healthcare architects in the United States.

• American Society of Architectural Illustrators

  http://www.asai.org/
  A nonprofit professional organization whose goals are to foster communication among architectural illustrators and to raise the standards in the industry.

• Architects Council of Europe

  http://www.ace-cae.eu/
  Association of European architects organizations. Excludes the UK and Netherlands.

• Architects for Peace - Australia

  http://www.architectsforpeace.org/
  Forum for architects and related professions seeking urban development based on social justice, solidarity, respect and peace.

• Architects‘ Association of New Brunswick

  http://www.aanb.org/
  A self-regulating professional organization governed by the provincial Architects Act to advance and maintain the standards of architecture. Offers overview, members, council, regulations and contact details.

• Architectural Association of Ireland

  http://architecturalassociation.ie/
  Supplies information on current lectures and events in Ireland, documentation of recent awards recipients, quarterly publication Building Material, and links to related sites.

• Architectural League of New York

  http://archleague.org/
  A non-profit organization sharing its lecture, exhibition and program information. Includes events, podcasts and membership.

• Architecture Sans Frontières

  http://www.asfint.org/
  An international network of not-for-profit and participative organizations with a commitment to architecture, construction, urbanism and the conservation of historical heritage. Includes charter, minutes and membership.

• Architext

  http://architext-online.de/
  Union of architects and engineers who render services in the technical language field.

• ArchiwebSA

  http://www.saia.org.za/
  The official site of the South African Institute of Architects, giving news, membership information and events.

• Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture

  http://www.acadia.org/
  Presents a gallery of winners of its competition, membership information, sign-up instructions for the member listserve and details for ordering publications.

• Association of Architectural Technologists of Ontario

  http://aato.ca/
  Represents professionals in architectural design and construction management. Free download of the newsletter, information on events, trade shows and joining.

• Association of Licensed Architects (ALA)

  http://www.alatoday.org/
  International membership organization for architecture profession. Provides continuing education programs and magazine sent to members and Illinois-licensed architects.

• Barbados Institute of Architects

  http://www.bia.bb/
  A professional national organization committed to promoting architecture and raising the standard of architecture in Barbados. Provides information on: publications, design reviews, events, careers, and awards.

• Building Designers Association of Australia Ltd.

  http://www.bdaa.com.au/
  National coordinating body for the Building Designers Associations in Australia. Includes database of designers.

• Canadian Centre for Architecture

  http://cca.qc.ca/
  A museum and study centre devoted to national and international architecture past and present. Information on exhibitions, publications and collections. Located in Montreal. (French and English)

• Cast Stone Institute

  http://www.caststone.org/
  The non-profit US trade association representing the architectural cast stone industry: manufacturers, associates, architects, engineers, and concrete technologists.

• Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)

  http://www.ciat.org.uk/
  Qualifying body for architectural technologists and technicians. Represents over 9000 professionals working and studying in the United Kingdom and overseas.

• Chicago Architecture Club

  http://www.chicagoarchitecturalclub.org/
  Provides forum for discussion and debate of topical architectural issues.

• Construction Sciences Research Foundation

  http://www.csrf.org/
  An independent, not-for-profit construction industry research organization, responsible for the development and maintenance of Spectext master guide specifications. Board, research.

• Ecclesiastical Architects and Surveyors Association

  http://www.easanet.co.uk/
  EASA is a non-profit organisation in the UK which promotes good standards of design and repair of ecclesiastical buildings across all denominations.

• European Architecture Students Assembly

  http://easa.antville.org/
  EASA is a platform for exchange of ideas and knowledge for European students of architecture. Includes mission and web-logs.

• Fondazione Bisazza

  http://www.fondazionebisazza.it/
  A new cultural space dedicated to contemporary design and architecture.

• Free State Institute of Architects

  http://www.fsia.co.za/
  Based at Bloemfontein, the FSIA is affiliated to the South African Institute of Architects (SAIA). It promotes the art, science, research and practice of architecture. Includes notices and news.

• Indiana Architectural Foundation

  http://www.indianaarchitecturalfoundation.org/
  A non-profit organization supporting architectural education, public awareness of architecture, and preservation of Indiana's architectural heritage.

• Institute of Destination Architects & Designers

  http://www.idad.org/
  Professional body for theming, resort/hospitality and coastal space planning.

• International Union of Architects

  http://www.uia-architectes.org/en
  Organization of 92 professional architectural organizations worldwide. Member list, international calendar, competitions, journals, and museums.

• Manchester Society of Architects

  http://www.the-msa.co.uk/
  The Manchester branch of RIBA provides architectural news, events and contact details.

• Manitoba Association of Architects

  http://www.mbarchitects.org/
  MAA is a self-governing professional association, mandated under legislation with regulation of the practice of architecture in the public interest and advancement of the profession.

• Manitoba Association of Landscape Architects (MALA)

  http://www.mala.net/
  Dedicated to advance and promote the profession and serve as an advocate. Includes directory of firms, FAQs, events, member login and contact information.

• National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

  http://www.ncarb.org/
  A non-profit federation of architectural licensing boards in the U.S. Features state registration requirements, Intern Development Program (IDP), Architect Registration Examination (ARE), certification, continuing education, and architect database.

• National Organization of Minority Architects

  http://www.noma.net/
  A national organization for the purpose of minimizing the effect of racism in in the architecture professions.

• National Organization of Minority Architects Washington, D.C. Chapter

  http://www.dcnoma.org/
  Local chapter of NOMA. Includes information about the group, how to join and forthcoming meetings and events.

• New Zealand Institute of Architects

  http://www.nzia.co.nz/
  Provides information on architects, projects, classes, architect selection, philosophies, book store, events, news and awards.

• New Zealand Institute of Quantity Surveyors

  http://nziqs.co.nz/
  Professional association for those with careers in cost management of construction projects.

• Newfoundland Association of Architects

  http://newfoundlandarchitects.com/
  Provincial professional governing body. Offers a list of members, tips for the public, membership and continuing education information.

• Nova Scotia Association of Architects

  http://www.nsaa.ns.ca/
  Information on the requirements to receive full membership in the NSAA as an Architect registered to practice in Nova Scotia. Also, events, and members list.

• Ontario Building Officials Association

  http://www.oboa.on.ca/
  Education, training and professional development of Ontario’s municipal building officials.

• Organization of Women Architects and Design Professionals

  http://owa-usa.org/
  A support network for professionals in the San Francisco Bay Area involved in the environmental design fields. Newsletter and contacts.

• Ottawa Regional Society of Architects

  http://www.orsa.ca/
  Volunteer public information organization. Site provides mission statement, programs and service information, events calendar, member listing, presentations and architecture links.

• People in Space

  http://www.peopleinspace.com/
  UK-based network of young architects, creatives and professionals engaged in architecture and the built environment. Events, groups and resources.

• Portland Cement Association

  http://www.cement.org/
  Aims to improve cement and concrete and its uses, and raise the quality of construction. Page includes industry news magazine.

• Public Works and Government Services Canada

  http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/
  Provides essential services, infrastructure and access for Canadians to government.

• Rice Design Alliance

  http://ricedesignalliance.org/
  Focuses on the advancement of architecture, urban design, and the built environment in the Houston region through educational programs, the publication of Cite, and active programs to initiate physical improvements.

• Royal Architectural Institute of Canada

  http://www.raic.org/
  The RAIC is a voluntary national association representing professional architects, and faculty and graduates of accredited Canadian Schools of Architecture.

• Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland

  http://www.rias.org.uk/
  Featuring architect listings, book shop, classes, news, events and competitions.

• Royal Institute of British Architects USA

  http://www.riba-usa.org/
  Represents architects in the USA with professional links to the UK. Information on the California and New York chapters and on hiring an architect in the US.

• Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland

  http://www.riai.ie/
  The representative body for professionally qualified architects in Ireland.

• Saskatchewan Association of Architects

  http://saskarchitects.com/
  Protects the public interest and regulates and advances the profession of architecture in the province of Saskatchewan.

• Singapore Institute of Architecture

  http://www.sia.org.sg/
  A national organization representing architects in Singapore including information on career prospects, design reviews, competitions, events and awards.

• Society for Environmental Graphic Design (SEGD)

  http://www.segd.org/
  Washington DC, USA. For international graphic designers, fabricators, students and educators involved in the field of environmental graphic design. A non-profit educational organization.

• Society of American Registered Architects

  http://www.sara-national.org/
  A professional organization for registered architects.

• Society of Design Administration Canada

  http://www.sdacanada.com/
  Promotes the exchange of ideas. Members represent prominent Canadian architecture, engineering, interior design, landscape architecture, developers, service providers and specialty consulting firms.

• Society of Iranian Architects and Planners

  http://www.siap.org/
  A non-profit organization in Los Angeles that unites Iranian professionals in the fields of architecture, planning, interior design, and landscape architecture.

• Stroud Building Design Association

  http://www.stroudbda.org/
  Association of architects, engineers, surveyors and other building industry professionals working in and around the Town.

• The Alberta Association of Architects

  http://www.aaa.ab.ca/
  A professional association responsible for the registration/licensing of Architects and Licensed Interior Designers and for the regulation of the practice of Architecture in the Province of Alberta, Canada.

• The Architectural Institute of British Columbia

  http://www.aibc.ca/
  A self-governing body dedicated to excellence in the profession of architecture for the benefit of its membership, the environment and society.

• The Building Process Alliance

  http://www.buildingprocessalliance.com/
  An international organization of architects, designers and planners focused on creating spaces that enhance the quality of life, as articulated in the writings of Christopher Alexander.

• The Digital Skyline

  http://uapmakati.wordpress.com/
  The official online newsletter of the United Architects of the Philippines Makati Chapter.

• The Hong Kong Institute of Architects

  http://www.hkia.net/
  A professional institution committed to promoting architecture and raising the standard of architecture in Hong Kong.

• The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia

  http://www.iaac.net/
  The IAAC is an international center of education and research that focuses on architecture understood as a discipline that encompasses different scales, ranging from territorial analysis, urban development, architectural projects and digital fabrications to informational environments.

• The Royal Institute of British Architects

  http://www.architecture.com/
  Professional association of architects in the United Kingdom along with international members. News, exhibitions, online shopping, directories of architects, British Architectural Library.

• Trinidad and Tobago Institute of Architects

  http://www.ttia-architects.org/
  A non-profit organization for the ethical practice, art and science of architecture in Trinidad and Tobago, governed by the local Architecture Profession Act. Includes news, events and jobs online.

• United Architects of the Philippines Commission on Internal Affairs

  http://elwinfb.tripod.com/uapcia/main.htm
  Describes this branch of UAP, including membership, chapters, committees, programs, awards, and announcements.

• World Architecture Community

  http://www.worldarchitecture.org/
  WA is an independent global forum for architects, architecture students and academics to meet, share and compete.

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