AIA

Maryland Advocacy

Stay Informed: Legislative Tracking & Real-Time Updates

AIA Maryland actively tracks legislation throughout the session that may impact architects, firms, and the built environment. Our legislative tracker includes bill summaries, current status, committee assignments, and AIA Maryland’s position as it evolves over time.

Click on any bill number to view detailed information, including bill text, comments, actions, and scheduled hearings.

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AIA Maryland
Strategic Plan

VALUE

Communicate the Value of Architecture

We demonstrate the essential nature of architecture by communicating its profound impact on our communities while providing our members with the strategic resources necessary to thrive in a shifting professional landscape.

  • Policy Advocacy: We consistently communicate and advocate on critical legislative issues that impact the practice and integrity of architecture.
  • Membership Viability: We articulate the professional viability of AIA participation, fostering a robust and engaged general membership.
  • Public Influence: We champion the value of architecture in direct dialogue with decision-makers and the public to ensure design excellence is a shared priority.
Value of Architecture - Baltimore, MD in the Liberty Building

VISIBILITY

Increase the Visibility of Architecture

As the stewards of Maryland’s built identity, we elevate the presence of the profession by positioning architects as essential leaders in technology and design.

  • Stewardship: We maintain and promote our central Annapolis location as a fiscally sustainable flagship for our mission and a beacon for the architectural community.
  • Representation We represent the architects of Maryland within our membership, fostering a unified identity for the profession across the state.
  • Leadership: We maintain a presence at the forefront of the built environment, leading through technological innovation and the celebration of design excellence.
  • Local Support: We support our local components in their efforts to promote architecture as a noble and necessary profession within their specific regions.
Visibility of Architecture Office - Baltimore, MD in the Liberty Building

VOICE

Be the Voice of Architecture

As the definitive Voice of Architecture in Maryland, we serve as the primary stewards of the profession, upholding the rigor of licensure and ensuring architectural expertise remains central to the evolution of our communities

  • Professional Advocacy: We advocate on behalf of the architectural profession and the built environment throughout Maryland to ensure design excellence remains a public priority.
  • Strategic Alliances: We continuously cultivate and strengthen partnerships with allied organizations to amplify our collective impact on state policy.
  • National Representation: We serve as a vital link to the national stage, representing the specific interests and policy concerns of Maryland’s architects within the AIA National framework.
Voice of Architecture Office - Baltimore, MD in the Liberty Building