The American Institute of Architects has been the leading professional membership association for licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners since 1857. The AIA serves as the voice of the architecture profession and a resource for our members in service to society. The organization carries out its goal through advocacy, information, and community. Each year the AIA sponsors hundreds of continuing education experiences to help architects maintain their licensure. It also sets the industry standard in contract documents with more than 100 forms and contracts used in the design and construction industry.

AIA Buffalo/WNY is a local chapter as part of AIA New York State and AIA National. We service architects and allied members in the five counties in Western New York: Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, Orleans and Wyoming.