About AIA-CC
The American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) is the nation's largest state architectural organization, representing more than 11,000 members on issues of statewide importance to the public and profession. The Council, comprising 22 local components, has a strong reputation as a member-driven professional organization.
In 1944, at the request of California's existing AIA chapters, the "California Council, The American Institute of Architects" was chartered as a state organization by the AIA. In 1950, CCAIA was incorporated as a non-profit California corporation. In 1992, the name of the organization was changed to "The American Institute of Architects, California Council." It is also known simply as the Council or AIACC. Today, the AIACC is composed of 22 local chapters.
The AIACC is an association of individual members. The members of the AIA California Council include Members, Members-Emeritus, Associates, Students and Allied Members.
The AIA California Council's purpose is to "give unified representation in all statewide matters affecting the architectural profession within the State of California." (From the Articles of Incorporation). Located in Sacramento close to the state Capitol, the AIACC's primary mission is to advocate on behalf of architects and the architectural profession to the Legislature and state regulatory boards and agencies.
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a three-tiered professional organization representing architects on the national, state and local level. Our mission is to organize and unite in fellowship the members of the architectural profession; to enhance the science and art of design, planning, and building by advancing the standards of architectural education, training, and practice; to provide leadership to the building industry and the profession of architecture to enhance the living standards of people through their improved environment; and to make the profession of ever-increasing service to society.
The American Institute of Architects, California Council (AIACC) is the nation's largest state architectural organization, representing more than 11,000 architects on issues of statewide importance to the public and profession. With headquarters in Sacramento, The AIACC comprises 22 chapters. Among many of its programs, the AIACC represents the interests of architects before California's Legislature and regulatory agencies, conducts conferences on architectural practice and design, publishes practice guides and the journal Architecture California, and sponsors an annual design and achievement awards program.
AIA members, licensed architects, associates and interns, are assigned to chapters based on where they live or work. On the local level, in addition to delivering many state and national AIA membership services, volunteer committees and staff are actively involved with issues that affect the profession; e.g. architectural practice, environmental safeguards, affordable housing, urban design and development, public awareness and education.
For more about the Institute, please visit the AIA-CC online at www.aiacc.org.
