Mission
The mission of AIA Central Valley is to improve the quality of the built environment through leadership, mentorship and design excellence; fostering sustainability beyond architecture.
Click here to view our 5 year Strategic Plan.
History
Based in Washington, D.C., the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since February 23, 1857 when 13 architects met in Richard Upjohn’s office to form what would become the American Institute of Architects. The group sought to create an architecture organization that would “promote the scientific and practical perfection of its members” and “elevate the standing of the profession.”
Today, with nearly 300 state and local chapters, the AIA serves as the voice of the architecture profession and the resource for our members in service to society.
AIA Central Valley is the local chapter of The American Institute of Architects that serves 17 northern California counties of Alpine, Amador, Butte, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, Shasta, Sierra, Sutter, Tehama, Yolo, and Yuba. The Chapter has been in existence since 1942 and has grown from a group of 5 charter cembers to a current membership of 850, serving architects, associates working towards licensure, students and allied professionals.
The Chapter holds regular events and activities including: building tours, continuing education programs, firm principal round table breakfasts, design dialogues, joint events with allied associations, Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) preparation classes, an annual Golf and Tennis tournament and a biennial design awards program to name a few.
By-laws – Click below to view:
AIA Central Valley Bylaws
The Institute Bylaws
