American Institute of Architects - International Region

American Institute of Architects - International Region AIA International is the broadest geographical region of the American Institute of Architects. It encompasses all areas outside of the United States.

The AIA International Region, formed in late 2012, is the nineteenth region of the Institute. In terms of membership -- at approximately 2,400 -- the new AIA International Region is about the same size as nine other regions of the Institute. It is considerably larger than at least three other regions, and it is growing at a time when some others are shrinking. All offshore AIA chapters -- six in a

ll, with others forming -- are now part of the new region. Stateside, the average "pe*******on rate" for AIA membership -- that is, the proportion of licensed architects who belong to the Institute -- is around 56 percent. Some regions reach rates as high as 73 percent and others are as low as 39 percent. Outside of the United States, rates of AIA membership are probably higher. In Europe, the rate may approach 95 percent.

SAVE THE DATE!! We are excited to announce the AIA International Conference 2026, hosted in collaboration with AIA Middl...
06/16/2026

SAVE THE DATE!! We are excited to announce the AIA International Conference 2026, hosted in collaboration with AIA Middle East, will take place in Cairo, Egypt!

Join architects, designers, and thought leaders for inspiring talks, discussions, and curated tours exploring Cairo’s Pharaonic, Coptic, Islamic, and contemporary urban heritage - all set along the timeless Nile.

Speakers to be announced soon.

The AIA International Global Mentorship Program invites everyone to join our June online group session. This event is op...
06/16/2026

The AIA International Global Mentorship Program invites everyone to join our June online group session. This event is open to all.

When: Friday 19 June 2026 @ 09:00 (Eastern US time)
Speaker: Madeleine Ghillány-Lehar, Landscape Architect and Design Leader, West 8; OALA, CSLA/AAPC

As part of the Design By Discovery series, this presentation explores how experimentation can happen not only through materials and form, but through dialogue. Through a case study of the Liverpool Waterfront, a landscape architect shares how public engagement and co-design workshops with landowners, government officials, and citizens became tools for expanding collective imagination.The presentation reflects on the strategies used to build trust, navigate political complexity, and guide communities toward embracing ambitious, once-unthinkable proposals.

To register, use the link in bio under Upcoming Events

Are you ready for ? Join AIA International for two opportunities to connect with our leadership and global community:📍 ...
06/10/2026

Are you ready for ? Join AIA International for two opportunities to connect with our leadership and global community:

📍 Wednesday 10 June, 08:45–12:30
AIA International Presents: The Edge Condition in Global Architecture Practice (see the schedule in the second image)

📍 Thursday 11 June
AIA International Meet Up at the AIA Booth

Come meet colleagues from around the world, connect with AIA International leadership, and join the conversation on the future of global architectural practice.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Conference registration link in bio.

Looking forward to seeing you at AIA26 tomorrow!Meet the AIA Southeast Asia speakers:• Manon Sora Koestoer, AIA (Singapo...
06/09/2026

Looking forward to seeing you at AIA26 tomorrow!

Meet the AIA Southeast Asia speakers:
• Manon Sora Koestoer, AIA (Singapore)
• Arch. Cathy Saldana, Int’l Assoc. AIA (Philippines)
• Khiem Nguyen, Int’l Assoc. AIA (Vietnam)

Together, they will present Tropical Knowledge, Global Impact: Vernacular Strategies for Climate-Resilient Architecture, exploring how passive design, local materials, vernacular wisdom, and community-centred approaches can inform more resilient and sustainable architecture worldwide. Through case studies from across Southeast Asia, the session will highlight how indigenous and regional design can help address global climate challenges.

Registration link in bio

Mark your calendars for the AIA International workshop on global practice at AIA26 in San Diego and join us there!When: ...
06/07/2026

Mark your calendars for the AIA International workshop on global practice at AIA26 in San Diego and join us there!

When: Wednesday 10 June, 08:45 - 12:30
Where: San Diego Convention Center, Meeting Room 6A
Cost: FREE
Program Code: WK120
CE Credits - 3.5 LU/ HSW/ RIBA

Link on our bio to LEARN MORE >>>

Introducing More Speakers...

Arne Emerson, Partner at Morphosis and Julian Parsley, Partner at Buro Happold, share their insight on where global practice is going next with Future at the Edge.

And Vicente Bonilla, AIA International Country Rep for Uruguay, shows how Mass Timber + City Urbanization is transforming construction there.

Join us to hear from them and other global voices, and take part in the discussion on the state of Global Architecture at AIA26!

Meet the opening speakers of AIA International’s workshop at AIA26 San Diego.We are delighted to welcome Illya Azaroff, ...
06/02/2026

Meet the opening speakers of AIA International’s workshop at AIA26 San Diego.

We are delighted to welcome Illya Azaroff, Chris Williamson, and moderator Segene Park for a conversation on leadership, global practice, and navigating uncertainty in an increasingly interconnected world.




Join us on Wednesday 10 June for The Edge Condition in Global Architecture Practice and hear from these and other global voices shaping the future of architecture.

More information via the link in bio.

Conference registration: https://conferenceonarchitecture.com/register/

Join AIA Japan for a hybrid lecture with architect Jun Mitsui, FAIA.Founder of Jun Mitsui & Associates and former Presid...
05/28/2026

Join AIA Japan for a hybrid lecture with architect Jun Mitsui, FAIA.

Founder of Jun Mitsui & Associates and former President of AIA Japan, Mitsui will share insights into his approach to architecture in context — shaped by an international career spanning Japan and the United States, from Cesar Pelli & Associates to leading award-winning projects through his own practice.

When: Thursday 28 May
Hybrid event — attend online or in person

Mitsui’s elevation to FAIA in 2026 recognises his significant contributions to architecture and the built environment.

Registration link in bio under Upcoming Events.

We are pleased to announce the upcoming AIA Continental Europe Mini Conference in Italy!Centered around the adaptive reu...
05/26/2026

We are pleased to announce the upcoming AIA Continental Europe Mini Conference in Italy!

Centered around the adaptive reuse of the EX Church and Villa Santo Stefano alle Corti, this special behind-the-scenes experience will explore the restoration journey led by AIA CE Italy members Royce and Steve — acting as owners, architects, developers, and stewards of the project.

📍 Florence & Tuscany, Italy
9–21 June 2026

Program details + registration in our bio link under Upcoming Events.

Join AIA International at AIA26 in San Diego for our AIA International Meet Up!Connect with AIA leaders and colleagues f...
05/25/2026

Join AIA International at AIA26 in San Diego for our AIA International Meet Up!

Connect with AIA leaders and colleagues from around the world at the AIA Booth and learn more about our global network spanning 100 countries across Chapters and Sections.
Thursday 11 June

No separate registration required (conference registration + Expo pass applies).

More information in our bio link.

AIA International is heading to AIA26 in San Diego!Join us for The Edge Condition in Global Architecture Practice — a ha...
05/25/2026

AIA International is heading to AIA26 in San Diego!

Join us for The Edge Condition in Global Architecture Practice — a half-day workshop exploring how architecture operates across geographic, cultural, environmental, and technological boundaries in today’s global context.

Wednesday 10 June

No separate event registration required (conference registration applies). Seating is first come, first seated.

More information on speakers + registration link in our bio under Upcoming Events.

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