The Texas Society of Architects is an organization based in

Austin, Texas Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of Texas, as well as the seat and largest city of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. Incorporated on December 27, 1839, it is the 11th-most-populous city ...

, that represents over 7,000

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s in Texas that are members of the

American Institute of Architects The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to su ...

(AIA). The mission statement of the Society, is "to be the voice for Texas architecture, supporting the creation of safe, sustainable, and beautiful environments."

Honors and awards

The AIA has long recognized individuals and organizations for their achievements in support of the architecture profession and the AIA. It bestows, on its members and others, honors and awards in several categories. *Design Awards recognizing between ten and thirty outstanding designs each year *Honor Awards recognizing about a dozen exceptional members each year *

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Awards to one outstanding individual each year *25 Year Awards given each year to one notable architectural work 25–50 years in age *Honorary Memberships recognizing individuals for long-term association with architects and architecture in providing a better quality of life in Texas. Some members are also recognized by AIA

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ships for architects who have made significant contributions to architecture and to society.

References

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