AIA OC app for iPhone and iPad

Based in Washington, D.C., the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has been the leading professional non-profit membership association through it’s National, State, and over 200 local chapters for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857. Through education, legislative and regulatory development, professional education, and research, the AIA and its more than 90,000 members express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation’s buildings and communities.

The AIA Orange County (AIAOC) chapter was established in 1952 to service the local design profession and advocate for the design and well-being of our local communities. AIAOC delivers value to its members and communities through advocacy, mentorship, programming, and education. A yearly look at AIAOC includes the following:


A student design competition for local community colleges to assist students advancement to accredited Schools of Architecture
Over 100 educational programs
Study groups and mentorship to assist in the advancement to licensure
Committees such as Women in Architecture, Sustainability, Advocacy, and Design
Tours to benefit learning opportunities on accessibility, sustainability, and excellence in design
Annual Design Awards competition celebrating Orange County Architects and Architecture
Annual ‘Artwalk’ event supporting local artists
Exhibit of architecture in the JWA arts program
Partnership in the Newport Beach Film Festival
Partnership in symposiums for the broader Orange County community including the 2017 symposium with UCI on the future sustainability of Orange County
Partnership in programs and events with the Orange County Museum of Arts and the Bowers Museum


Be a part of ‘your’ AIA today. Use this app to explore Orange Counties finest architecture, search upcoming programs and major events, and use AIAOC social media channels. For more information on membership please and additional services and benefits visit the AIAOC website at www.aiaorangecounty.org