Membership in AIA Corpus Christi provides you with access to a variety of important resources for Architects.
- Find an Architect
- AIA National
- Texas Society of Architects
- AIA Trust
- AIA Contract Documents
AIA National Firm Directory
Looking for an architecture firm in the Corpus Christi area, or even throughout the country and Internationally? Find the right architect for your project using the AIA National Firm Directory.
AIA architects pursue design excellence and uphold ethical standards of practice. The AIA National Firm Directory allows you to search by firm name, zip code, country or state.
The American Institute of Architects
Founded in 1857 and Headquartered in Washington, DC, The American Institute of Architects is made up of more than 94,000 individual members represented by greater than 200 chapter around the world.
AIA advocates for the value of architecture and give architects the resources they need to do their best work. Our work drives positive change through the power of design.
In addition to its values, the Institute has developed a series of “Where We Stand” statements that clarify its position on key issues facing the profession:
Texas Society of Architects
The Texas Society of Architects is a state component of the American Institute of Architects. Founded in 1939, TxA is one of the nation’s largest organizations for the architectural profession, with 18 regional components and 7,200 members. Texas Architects is headquartered in Austin.
Mission Statement
The Texas Society of Architects/AIA is the voice for Texas architecture, supporting the creation of safe, beautiful, sustainable environments.
There are currently over 7,200 members in Texas Society of Architects, with the following classifications of membership:
The following organizations were established by and are related to Texas Society of Architects:
AIA Trust
The purpose of The AIA Trust is to develop and offer insurance and benefit programs of the greatest possible value and to serve as a risk management resource for members and components of the American Institute of Architects.
Established in 1952 by The American Institute of Architects as separate entity, the AIA Trust is a governed by a group of six AIA members and one AIA component executive who serve as Trustees, appointed by the AIA President. The Trustees, working with independent consultants, evaluate, select, and monitor programs that meet the Institute’s high standards of quality, value, financial stability, service, and coverage, adhering to strict criteria that you can access here. The AIA Trust serves as a member-advocate in getting information and claims handled properly and promptly.
The AIA Trust is dedicated to assisting AIA members in making decisions about complex matters and serves as a risk management resource for the practice of Architecture in cooperation with the Institute. It receives no dues dollars and is not a source of revenue for the AIA.
AIA Contract Documents
AIA Members are offered significantly discounted rates on nearly 200 industry standard contracts and forms.