At AIA California, we believe in the value of the architect’s skillset to achieve sustainable, smart, and resilient design solutions for the built environment. With more than 11,000 members, AIA California is the largest state component of the AIA and is uniquely positioned to impact the design and construction industry as the voice of the architectural profession in California.
In support of the profession and our members throughout the state, AIA California is proud to:
Nicki Dennis Stephens, Hon. AIA
Executive Vice President
The American Institute of Architects California (AIA CA) is the voice of the architectural profession in California, dedicated to supporting architects in their endeavors to improve the quality of life for all Californians by creating more livable communities, sustainable designs and quality of work environments. AIA California is an association of individuals in California, with more than 11,000 members comprised of licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners in design. All share their commitment to excellence and livability in California’s buildings and communities.
In 1944, at the request of California’s existing AIA chapters, the “California Council, The American Institute of Architects” was chartered as a state organization by the AIA. In 1950, CCAIA was incorporated as a non-profit California corporation. In 1992, the name of the organization was changed to “The American Institute of Architects, California Council.” In 2019, the organization’s name evolved once again to “The American Institute of Architects California” or “AIA CA.” Today, AIA California is composed of 21 local chapters.
To harness the transformative power of architecture and design to address the greatest economic, environmental and social challenges of our time.
AIA California is dedicated to serving its members, and uniting all architecture professionals in the design of a more just, equitable and resilient future through advocacy, education and political action.
American Institute of Architects California
1931 H Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
(916) 448-9082
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Celebrating over 75 years of service, the AIA California actively promotes the value of design and advocates for the architectural profession. AIA CA is an association of 11,000 dedicated and passionate members who share a commitment to design excellence and livability in California’s natural and built environments.
New in 2023. In addition to the 5 hours of learning in disability access, all California architects are now required to receive 5 hours of learning in Zero Net Carbon Design (ZNCD). To help meet these additional mandatory continuing education licensure requirements, AIA California is offering a variety of on-demand ZNCD courses through our partner aecKnowledge. These courses are presented free of charge as part of AIA California’s mission of helping design professionals reduce our carbon footprint. Click here to proceed to these on-demand courses.