The Indian
Institute of Architects (IIA)
IIA is a prime official body which has served the field of Architecture
for the past 82 years. With its Head office in Mumbai,
the institute has a network of 16 chapters and 35 centres with
a membership of more than 13000 architects throughout India.
The IIA organises various seminars on architecture, talks, events,
conventions, slide shows and exhibitions on the national as
well as at the state level, and is associated with all international
architectural associations.
 The
Institute plays a major role in promoting the profession of
architecture in India. It organises programmes such as ‘Outreach’
which are conducted through its chapters and centres which communicate
with the public in various regional languages by using the press
and electronic media. Public lectures are also arranged on commemorative
days such as World Environment Day, World Habitat Day, etc.
The institute has taken a bold stride forward in this age of
information and technology. It has launched its website,
www.iia-india.org. The website will give global coverage
to the institute, and also present the architechtural scenario
and the building industry in India. The site features information
about IIA, its aims, objectives, networks, activities, competitions,
chapters and centres, and will also provide analyses about the
trends in the architectural field.
The Institute has a library established by endowment. The Sohrab
Bharucha Architectural Library is located at the institute's
headquarters in Mumbai. It is open to all members and to students
of architecture. The Institute is planning to establish an independent
publishing body to be called IIA Publications Ltd.
Plans to open a professional legal cell in collaboration with
the Council of Architecture and to set up a Heritage
Cell are also in the wings. The institute has acquired its own
property in the C.B.D. Area at Belapur, Navi Mumbai.
Contact :
The Indian Institute of Architects
Prospect Chambers,
5th Floor
D.N. Road, Fort,
Mumbai - 400 001
Tel : 2288 4805, 2204 6972, 2281 8491
Fax : 2283 2516
Email :
iia@vsnl.com
website : www.iia-india.org
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