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AIAS

OUR ESSENCE

OUR VISION

Empowering voices, ideas, and actions for the future.

OUR MISSION

Advancing leadership, design, and service among architecture students

WHO WE ARE

The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) is an independent, nonprofit, student-run organization dedicated to providing unmatched progressive programs, information, and resources on issues critical to architecture and the experience of education. The AIAS aims to promote excellence in architectural education, training, and practice; to foster an appreciation of architecture and related disciplines; to enrich communities in a spirit of collaboration; and to organize students and combine their efforts to advance the art and science of architecture.

 

 

WHAT WE VALUE

IMPACT: We advocate for and enact positive change.

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COMMUNITY: We foster an inclusive network of peers that learn from, support, and drive one another.

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GROWTH: We inspire students to reach their greatest potential through meaningful learning opportunities.

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PASSION: We pursue large goals and aspirations through each member’s enthusiasm.

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PERSPECTIVE: We link the profession’s opportunities to architectural education.

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BALANCE: We promote respectful relationships, an environment of diversity, and a thriving studio culture

WHAT WE DO

WE PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Architectural practice is constantly evolving and we understand that a large part of this evolution begins within education. The AIAS strives to be ahead of the curve; providing our members with invaluable experiences that will prepare them for entering the profession and beyond.

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WE FOSTER AN APPRECIATION OF ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN, AND RELATED DISCIPLINES:

Our events and programs are geared towards encouraging students to discover and ignite their true passions. Each AIAS opportunity is developed to appeal to students of varying backgrounds, experience levels, and interests. 

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WE ENRICH COMMUNITIES IN A SPIRIT OF COLLABORATION:

Through the Freedom by Design™ program and other community outreach, we empower our members and students as a whole to be good citizens on their campuses and in their communities.

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WE ORGANIZE STUDENTS AND COMBINE THEIR EFFORTS TO ADVANCE THE ART AND POLICY OF ARCHITECTURE:

We are the sole student voice in the collateral discussion and decision-making process that includes The American Institute of Architects (AIA), The Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA), The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), and The National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB).

CONTACT

AIAS at UCLA

uclaaias@gmail.com

uclaaiasboard@gmail.com

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Perloff Hall

365 Portola Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095

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