The Texas Society of Architects is an organization based in Austin, Texas, that represents 74,000 architects in Texas that are members of the American Institute of Architects

American Institute of Architects

The American Institute of Architects 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 support the architecture profession and improve its public image...

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According to its mission statement, it serves as "the voice of the Texas architectural profession uniting AIA members to advance the profession, serve society, and improve the built environment."

Honors and awards

The AIA has long recognized individuals and organizations for their outstanding 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
• Cornerstone 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 Fellowships for architects who have made significant contributions to architecture and to society.