Where We Stand
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) works to advance our nation’s quality of life and protect the public’s health, safety and welfare, as it has done for 160 years. Each day AIA members across the country and throughout the world create the places where people live and learn, work, and play. We design hospitals that heal us and houses of worship that sustain us. We create next generation energy-saving buildings to make our communities healthier and safer. All the while, architects work with clients and allied design professionals and construction partners to improve the built environment in a $1 trillion sector that accounts for almost 6 percent of the economy. Visit the following links to view a selection of numerous position statements released by the Institute.
Our History
Established in 1953, AIA Memphis has served West Tennessee as the local chapter of The American Institute of Architects (AIA) for over 65 years. Members of AIA from across the globe have worked with each other and their communities to create more valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. Our local voices join more than 95,000 architects and allied professionals who work together to create a better future by design.
Our Future
Guided by generations of sound leadership, AIA Memphis annually evaluates our progress and builds a plan for future Programs of Work.
2019 Annual Report
Published in the first calendar quarter each year, the Annual Report documents for members and supporters progress made in the previous year.
2019-2021 Strategic Plan
In 2018 the AIA Memphis Board of Directors along with Risk Strategies developed a short-range plan to address the coming years.