AIA|DC Competitors

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a leading professional membership organization representing 101,000+ members, 20,000+ architecture firms, and 200+ chapters globally. As the largest design organization in the world, AIA is working to transform the day-to-day practice of architecture to achieve a zero-carbon, resilient, healthy, just, and equitable built environment for everyone. AIA's headquarters, the AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design, is one of the nation’s first major net-zero retrofit projects. The building is open to the public, and you can visit to sip, shop, and explore! Follow us here for news, resources, and updates from AIA and about the broader industry.

The American Planning Association is an independent, not-for-profit educational association organized to advance the art and science of urban and regional planning. APA and its members provide leadership by advocating excellence in community planning, promoting education and citizen empowerment, and providing the tools and support necessary to meet the challenges of growth and change.

Founded in 1899, the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) is the professional association for landscape architects in the United States, representing more than 15,000 members. 

 ASLA Mission: Empowering our members to design a sustainable and equitable world through landscape architecture.   ASLA Fund Mission: Investing in global, social, and environmental change through the art and science of landscape architecture. 

 Learn more at www.asla.org