AIA.org  The American Institute of Architects offers information that will answer your questions about working with an architect to create your dream home. Visit their online directory to read it, and to locate an AIA member in your area.
 

Architecture involves much more than buildings. Architects take your vision and give it form, explore its possibilities, raise it to new levels, and then integrate it into your building site and the community at large. They bring knowledge, efficiency, environmental awareness, and brilliant design.

 

Whether you’re dreaming of a new home or planning a complex commercial development, the key to ensuring that your vision becomes reality is the same: Involve an architect early.

 

The sooner you bring an architect on board, the more fully your vision can be realized - even exceeding your own expectations. Visit AIA.org today to discover how an architect can help you the type of project you have in mind. Enter your ZIP code and select your building type from the pull-down menu to find the best architects for your project in your neighborhood.

Since 1857, the AIA has represented the professional interests of America's architects. As AIA members, over 74,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners express their commitment to excellence in design and livability in our nation's buildings and communities. Members adhere to a code of ethics and professional conduct that assures the client, the public, and colleagues of an AIA-member architect's dedication to the highest standards in professional practice.