AIA Maryland is a state component of The American Institute of Architects.
Incorporated in 1965 as a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization, AIA Maryland is managed by a Board of Directors elected from each of the three state chapters – Baltimore, Chesapeake Bay and Potomac Valley. With over 1,800 members, AIA Maryland represents architects, as well as interns, students and allied professionals. Its mission is to serve its members, advance their value, and improve the quality of the built environment and the practice of architecture in Maryland through legislative and governmental action. We promote architects and architecture through political activism, legislative activities and grassroots efforts and we guard the interests of architects with regard to regulations and law.
OUR MISSION
The voice of architecture advancing the value of our profession and the built environment in Maryland.
OUR VALUES
AIA Maryland is committed to:
- Enhance Health, Safety & Welfare
- Create Healthy, Sustainable, Livable Communities
- Respect Cultural Heritage
- Uphold High Standards – Professional Conduct & Ethics
- Service to Members
- Resource Stewardship
- Accountability
- Respect Individual Dignity
- Champion Culture of Diversity and Inclusion
OUR GOALS
- Voice of Architecture – Advocate for the built environment and powerfully defend the profession in the communities of Maryland.
- Value of Design – Champion the value of design, promote and celebrate architecture throughout the State.
- Viability of AIA Maryland – Guide the chapter, create a sustainable model of civic engagement and leadership.
CODE OF ETHICS
AIA Maryland’s Board of Directors is dedicated to furthering the Society’s mission and to upholding its values. The following shall guide board members in this task:
- Acting to uphold and enhance personal and professional honor, integrity, and the dignity of the profession.
- Conducting our organizational and operational duties with positive leadership and open communication with our members.
- Serving our members in a timely and professional manner, and exercising unprejudiced and unbiased judgment.
- Seeking to raise the standards of aesthetic excellence, architectural education, research, training, and practice.
- Striving to improve public appreciation and understanding of architecture and architects.
- Treating with respect and consideration all persons, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, abilities, age, or national origin.
- Providing the organization’s employees with a suitable working environment, compensating them fairly, and facilitating their professional development.
- Performing our duties in accordance with our stated conflicts of interest policy.
The AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
The preamble to the AIA’s Code of Ethics describes the principles upon which the Code of Ethics is based and includes a brief summary of the document. It provides that “Members of The American Institute of Architects are dedicated to the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and competence. This Code states guidelines for the conduct of Members in fulfilling those obligations”. The Code is arranged in three tiers of statements: Canons, Ethical Standards, and Rules of Conduct.
Learn more about the high standards to which all AIA members aspire.
For more information on AIA member ethics and professional responsibility, including answers to frequently asked questions about the Ethics Process, visit AIA National. It is important to note that the AIA Code of Ethics is applied only to Members of the American Institute of Architects. Any complaints against an AIA member would be handled by the National Ethics Council (NEC). The National Ethics Council enforces the Code of Ethics and consists of seven Members of the Institute who are appointed by the AIA’s Board of Directors.
STRATEGIC PLAN
AIA Maryland released an updated Strategic Plan in 2020 which encompasses those items listed above and much more. Click HERE to about the ways AIA Maryland is planning for the future.
BYLAWS OF AIA MARYLAND, INC.
The Bylaws of AIA Maryland, Inc. were first adopted on December 12, 1988.
They have since been amended on the following dates:
September 1989
September 29, 1995
September 28, 2005
September 3, 2008
June 28, 2011
December 9, 2015
AIA Maryland’s adopted bylaws are consistent with the “Model Bylaws for AIA Components” developed by National AIA to ensure compliance with Institute Bylaws. These bylaws may be amended at any meeting of this Organization by two-thirds vote of the members present.
View a PDF of the Bylaws HERE.
AIA Maryland represents the states 23 counties and Baltimore City. A map our our three chapter regions, links to their individual websites, and contact information for their Executive Director’s is below.
Maryland Components by County
Kathleen Lane, Executive Director [email protected] 410.625.2585
Camille Cimino, Executive Director [email protected] 410.268.3534
Sue Presti, Executive Director [email protected] 301.935.5544
