Authenticity
Equity
Collaboration
Integrity

How we do what we do. Infused into all programs and services, and the ways we work within and beyond Minnesota’s architecture community.

These priorities are deeply interrelated, and our approaches will reflect this. Making progress requires attention to how each priority influences and supports the others.

Build and mentor the profession

From first introduction through every stage of career success, with a priority on expanding access and reflecting the demographics of the broader Minnesota population.

Make architecture accessible, understandable, and highly valued

Engagement to grow awareness of and appreciation for the process, outcomes, and importance of the profession among the general public and key influencers.

Take immediate, bold action to address climate change

Drive wide-scale adoption of sustainable, resilient, and regenerative design solutions for human and ecological health.

Foster equity, belonging, and agency for women, people of color, and other marginalized groups

In the built environment, the profession of architecture, and the state and local chapters of AIA in Minnesota.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Minnesota, founded in 1892, is the professional association for architects in the state of Minnesota. AIA Minnesota and each of the three local chapters – AIA Minneapolis, AIA Northern Minnesota, and AIA St. Paul – are proud to be nationally accredited components of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Every three years, AIA components are evaluated through an accreditation process to ensure core member service standards are met.

AIA Minnesota has over 2,300 members. We bring value to our members through connection, advocacy, and promoting the value of architects and architecture. We produce a major regional conference, publish the digital monthly and annual print journal ENTER, lobby on behalf of the profession at the state legislature, and deliver continuing education and professional development for members of all career stages. Most of all, we foster connection and community within and across generations, supporting architects and designers through every stage of their careers.

AIA Minnesota has been a proud participant in the International Living Future Institute’s (ILFI) Just program. Although our official Just label has recently expired, our commitment to the values and framework it represents remains strong. The Just program is a valuable, voluntary disclosure tool for organizations to elevate internal discussions, policies, and procedures and create a common language and measurement framework for social justice issues. Just is a call to action, and AIA Minnesota continues its work to be a transparent, equitable, and socially just organization. Learn more and view AIA Minnesota’s past Just label details.