Architectural Associations

There are numerous organizations serving the architecture profession. The five organizations which participate in the governance of the profession (e.g., setting the standards for accreditation and licensure) are referred to as the “Five Collaterals" and are the first five listed here.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA)

1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
800.AIA.3837
www.aia.org

American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS)

1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
202.626.7472
www.aias.org

Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture

1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
202.785.2324
www.acsa-arch.org

National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)

1735 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20006
202.783.2007
www.naab.org

National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

1801 K Street, NW
Suite 1100K
Washington, DC 20006
202.783.6500
www.ncarb.org

American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA)

636 Eye Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001-3736
202.898.2444
www.asla.org

National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA)

c/o School of Architecture & Design
College of Engineering, Architecture & Computer Sciences
Howard University
2366 6th Street, NW - Room 100
Washington, DC 20059
202.686.2780
www.noma.net