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Encyclopedia > Architectural Association of Ireland

The Architectural Association of Ireland is a professional organization for the architectural community in Ireland. In support of the profession, its activities and programs include a public lecture series, annual national architectural awards (since 1985), site visits, exhibitions, and publications. The Association produces a journal entitled "Building Material", as well as a book in the "New Irish Architecture" series based on its annual awards. This article or section should be merged with professional association A professional body or professional organization is an organisation, usually non-profit, that exists to further a particular profession, to protect both the public interest and the interests of professionals. ...

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Mission statement

The AAI was founded in 1896 "to promote and afford facilities for the study of architecture and the allied sciences and arts and to provide a medium of friendly communication between members and others interested in the progress of architecture." 1896 (MDCCCXCVI) was a leap year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... The Parthenon on top of the Acropolis, Athens, Greece Architecture (from Latin, architectura and ultimately from Greek, αρχιτεκτων, a master builder, from αρχι- chief, leader and τεκτων, builder, carpenter) is the art and science of designing buildings and structures. ...


Membership

Membership in the AAI is open to architects, architecture students, and anyone interested in architecture.


See also

Christ Church Cathedral founded c. ...

External link

  • AAI Website


 
 

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