Founded in 1857, the American Institute of Architects
(AIA) has served as the primary professional
organization for architects for close to 150 years,
and is perhaps best known to the general public for
its annual architectural and design awards. On the
website, visitors can learn about the career
opportunities for those interested in becoming an
architect and read about various outreach efforts that
the AIA is currently embarking on. The general
public will appreciate the "Knowledge Communities"
area, which gives access to the wealth of knowledge
provided by AIA members in a number of different
thematic areas, including historic preservation,
religious architecture, and sustainable design.
Additionally, visitors to the site can peruse the
latest edition of AIAarchitect, which provides timely
news to the architectural community throughout the
United States. [KMG] Scout Report Copyright 2005
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