Fellows
Member Benefits
American Institute of Architects Member Benefits Guide AIA Columbus Chapter’s bi-weekly electronic newsletter Design Matters. Discounted tickets to lectures, seminars and a wide range of committee events, both educational and social. From exhibitions to receptions, local involvement encourages fellowship and increases knowledge of professional practice issues. Committees which offer opportunities to explore specific issues in […]
Read MoreAIA Membership
AIA is where the architecture and design communities come together to share knowledge, gain expertise, get connected and stay involved. An AIA membership connects you to this global community of over 91,000 professionals who share our passion for architecture, design, and the built environment. It also connects you to opportunities to mold the architecture profession, […]
Read MorePast Presidents
AIA Columbus would like to thank these members for their valued time and service that they so graciously provided to the Chapter and to the profession. 2023 Jennifer Rittler, AIA 2022 Matt Toddy, AIA 2021 Aleksandr Daskalov, AIA 2020 Michael Vala, Jr., AIA 2019 Yanitza Brongers-Marrero, FAIA 2018 […]
Read MoreCode of Ethics
The AIA has a long history of requiring that its Members adhere to the highest ethical standards. The AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct 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 […]
Read MoreOur Mission
Welcome to The American Institute of Architects Since 1857, the AIA has represented the professional interests of America’s architects. As AIA members, over 91,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation’s buildings and communities. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional […]
Read MoreTask Force Report
AIA Columbus Center for Architecture
October 09, 2008
In July, 2008, AIA Columbus organized a Task Force to study the idea of an AIA Columbus Center for Architecture (CFA). The Task for met several times over the summer, completing its work in September.
Centers for Architecture have recently opened in Philadelphia, Portland, Austin, and Houston; others are about to open in North Carolina and Dallas, and others have existed for many years in Chicago, Seattle and New York. While size, cost, and program vary in detail, they all have in common the goal of creating a home for architecture in their city, of creating an exciting place for both members and the public, a place for exhibits, receptions, chapter meetings, and community outreach, as well as creating a home for the chapter’s day to day business.
2008 Strategic Plan
Looking at AIA Columbus in relation to the greater community, the construction industry and the needs of the individual Architect.
Read MoreWhat’s next…a Center for Architecture
As we come to the end of one year and near the beginning of another wrought already with dire economic predictions and cutbacks in capital spending by many of our clients, one has to wonder what is on the horizon for the architect. How does our profession cope with the uncertain market condition and the general lack of confidence in the future? Lead! Charge ahead!
As architects, let’s use this time to develop a place that exposes the possibilities for change and has the potential to help us redefine our community. Lead thought, prove our theories, clear the way for prosperity, and help our audience experience first-hand the power of great design. Let’s develop a center for architecture right here, right now.
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