Australian Institute of Architects

This article is about the AIA. For other uses, see AIA.

Tusculum, Headquarters of the NSW Chapter of the AIA

The Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional body for architects in Australia. Until August 2008, the Institute traded as the "Royal Australian Institute of Architects", which remains its official name.

The institute consists of 9000 members across Australia and overseas. It was formed in 1930, when state architectural institutes combined to form a unified national association. A chapter is maintained in each state, though full federation did not come about immediately, with some states resolutely maintaining their independence. The RVIA was the last to join, in 1968. The AIA is represented on many national and state industry and government bodies, and is affiliated with the International Union of Architects (UIA).

Awards

Gold Medal

Main article: Royal Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal

The RAIA Gold Medal is the highest award of the Australian Institute of Architects awarded annually since 1960.

AIA National Architecture Awards

The AIA National Architecture Awards are presented since 1981. In 2009 the National Architecture Awards or Commendations were:

• Public Architecture
  • The Sir Zelman Cowen Award for Public Architecture
  • National Award for Public Architecture
  • National Commendation for Public Architecture

• Residential Architecture - Houses
  • The Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture - Houses
  • National Architecture Award for Residential Architecture – Houses
  • National Commendation for Residential Architecture – Houses

• Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
  • The Frederick Romberg Award for Residential Architecture - Multiple Housing
  • National Architecture Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
  • National Commendation for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing

• Commercial Architecture
  • The Harry Seidler Award for Commercial Architecture
  • National Award for Commercial Architecture
  • National Commendation for Commercial Architecture

• International Architecture
  • The Jørn Utzon Award for International Architecture
  • Award for International Architecture

• Sustainable Architecture
  • National Award for Sustainable Architecture
  • National Commendation for Sustainable Architecture

• Heritage Architecture
  • The Lachlan Macquarie Award for Heritage
  • National Award for Heritage

• Urban Design
  • The Walter Burley Griffin Award for Urban Design
  • National Architecture Award for Urban Design
  • National Commendation for Urban Design

• Small Project Architecture
  • National Award for Small Project Architecture

• Interior Architecture
  • The Emil Sodersten Award for Interior Architecture
  • National Award for Interior Architecture
  • National Commendation for Interior Architecture

• National 25 Year Award for Enduring Architecture

• Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture

Each of the state chapters also presents awards. In 2006 the chapter award categories were:

Australian Capital Territory

• ACT Chapter Medallion - Residential Award
• Art & Architecture Award
• Sustainable Architecture Award
• Heritage Award
• Bluescope Steel Award
• Mervin Willoughby Thomas Renovation Award

New South Wales

• Sir John Sulman Medal for Public Architecture
• Lloyd Rees Award for Urban Design
• Commercial Architecture Award
• Milo Dunphy Award for Sustainable Architecture
• Interior Architecture
• Small Project Architecture
• Wilkinson Award for Residential Architecture
• Residential Architecture / Alterations and Additions
• Aaron Bolot Award for Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
• Blacket Prize
• Colorbond Steel Award
• 25 Year Award
• Premier’s Prize
• President’s Prize
• Marion Mahony Griffin Prize

Queensland

• 25 Year Architecture Award
• Urban Design Award
• Conservation Award
• Best Lighting Presentations
• Harry Marks Sustainable Architecture Award
• Residential Architecture Alterations and Additions Award
• Residential Architecture Individual Residential Award
• Residential Architecture Multi Residential Award
• Robin Dods Award for Residential Architecture
• Art & Architecture Award
• Beatrice Hutton Award for Commercial Building Architecture
• Interior Award
• Public Buildings Architecture Award
• FDG Stanley Award for Public Buildings Architecture

South Australia

• Sir James Irwin Chapter President's Medal
• Colorbond Steel Award
• New Building Award
• Collaborative Design Award
• Commercial Award
• Interior Architecture Award
• Heritage Award
• Urban Design Award
• Sustainable Architecture Award
• Residential Award
• Archicentre Renovations Award
• Australian Steel Institute Award

Victoria

Main article: Victorian Architecture Awards

• Victorian Architecture Medal
• Sir Osborn McCutcheon Award for Commercial Architecture
• John George Knight Award for Heritage Architecture
• William Wardell Award for Institutional Architecture
• Marion Mahony Award for Interior Architecture
• Harold Desbrowe-Annear Award for Residential Architecture
• Sustainable Architecture Award
• Joseph Reed Award for Urban Design
• President's Prize for the Hall of Fame
• Colorbond Steel Award
• 25 Year Award
• Bates Smart Award for Architecture in the Media

Western Australia

• George Temple-Poole Award
• Department of Housing & Works Award for Public/Institutional Works
• Single Residential Award
• Alterations & Additions Award
• Duplex/Triplex and Multiple Residential Award
• Civic Design Award
• Heritage Council Conservation Award
• Commercial Award
• Interior Architecture Award
• Ecologically Sustainable Development Award
• Archicentre Award
• Colorbond Steel Award
• Lighting Award

External links

• Australian Institute of Architects Website