Download as docx, pdf, or txt
Download as docx, pdf, or txt
You are on page 1of 8

NEW ERA UNIVERSITY

College of Engineering and Architecture

Theory of Architecture 2
ARC124-18

ASSIGNMENT 4

ARCHITECTURAL
ORGANIZATIONS

Ar. Frances Joy Francisco

Jan Dexter Gerolao


1AR-2
Activity 4:
1. Research the following Architectural Organizations: AIA, RIBA, PIA, UAP
a. Date of Establishment
b. Members
c. Organization’s goals and objectives
d. Contributions to the development of the Architectural profession

The American Institute of Architects (AIA)


a. Date of Establishment: February 23, 1857
b. Members: Over 98, 000 licensed architects and associated professionals
c. Organization’s goals and objectives
- AIA New York is dedicated to three goals: design excellence, public outreach,
and professional development.
- the AIA works in collaboration with federal legislators and local governments
to improve the design of public spaces, protect infrastructure, and facilitate
the development of affordable housing that is accessible to all Americans
while ensuring high-quality design standards.
- AIA is working to transform the day-to-day practice of architecture to achieve
a zero-carbon, resilient, healthy, just, equitable built environment, for
everyone.
d. Contributions to the development of the Architectural profession
- AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and
public outreach programs, and collaborates with other stakeholders in the
design and construction industries.

Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)


a. Date of Establishment: 1834
b. Members: 52, 000 members
c. Organization’s goals and objectives
- '… the general advancement of Civil Architecture, and for promoting and
facilitating the acquirement of the knowledge of the various arts and sciences
connected therewith…'
- Its mission is to advance architecture by demonstrating public benefit and
promoting excellence in the profession.
d. Contributions to the development of the Architectural profession
- The RIBA also played a prominent role in the development of UK architects'
registration bodies. The institute administers some of the oldest architectural
awards in the world, including RIBA President's Medals Students Award, the
Royal Gold Medal, and the Stirling Prize.
Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA)
a. Date of Establishment: January 19, 1933
b. Members:
c. Organization’s goals and objectives
- To organize and unite in fellowship the architects in the Philippines.
- To promote through collaborative efforts the advancement of the artistic and
practical impacts of the profession.
- To help in the advancement of design and construction by elevating the
standards of architectural education, training, and professional practice.
- To assist in bringing architecture more dynamically and intimately to the life of
the social man.
- To coordinate the profession of architecture with allied arts, science, trade,
industry, and the civic enterprise of the community.
d. Contributions to the development of the Architectural profession
- PIA contributed to the enrichment and professional development of
architecture in the Philippines and for the economic, civic, and national growth
of the country.

United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)


a. Date of Establishment: March 26, 1975
b. Members: 58, 000 memberships
c. Organization’s goals and objectives
- UAP offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and
public outreach to support the architecture profession in the country and
improve its public image.
ARCHITECTURAL ORGANIZATIONS

AIA
OTHER
HIGHLIGHT
PRESIDENT/ CONTRIBUTIONS
NATIONALITY YEAR OF HIS/ HER
CHAIRMAN (for professional
TERM
development)
1.

2.

3.

You might also like