Aia Maryland

AIA Maryland is a state component of the American Institute of Architects. Our mission is to serve our members, advance their value, and improve the quality of the built environment and the practice of architecture in Maryland through legislative and governmental action.

Based in Washington, D.C., The AIA has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857. For the latest news, visit the AIA Pressroom. 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 Maryland is a State Component of The American Institute of Architects. Incorporated in 1965, AIA Maryland is managed by a Board of Directors elected from each of the three state chapters - Baltimore, Chesapeake Bay and Potomac Valley.

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All committees are led by a Chair and open to all AIA members for participation. Committee chairs provide assistance to committee members and provide feedback to the Board of Directors on a monthly basis. We welcome and encourage the participation of AIA Maryland members to volunteer their time to work with any of these committees. Interested members may contact either the committee chair or the AIA Maryland office at info@aiamd.org for further information. Manages and develops plans for maintenance and improvements to the state headquarters' physical facilities.

Our Vision: The American Institute of Architects: Driving positive change through the power of design. Our Mission: The American Institute of Architects is the voice of the architectural profession and a resource for its members in service to society. The AIA is a visionary member organization providing advocacy, leadership, and resources for architects to design a better world. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) encourages everyone to "Look Up" and see what we can create together. Then, imagine what America could look like when you partner with an architect to co-create its future.

The AIA has a long history of requiring that its Members adhere to the highest ethical standards. The preamble to the AIA's Code of Ethics describes the principles upon which the Code of Ethics is based and includes a brief summary of the document. It provides that Members of The American Institute of Architects are dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and competence. This Code states guidelines for the conduct of Members in fulfilling those obligations. The Code is arranged in three tiers of statements: Canons, Ethical Standards, and Rules of Conduct.