Japan Institute of Architects

The Japan Institute of Architects (JIA; 日本建築家協会, Nihon kenchikuka kyōkai) is a voluntary organization for architects in Japan, and an affiliated organization of the Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA). The institution was founded in May 1987 and includes round about 4,100 members today.

The former Japanese architect associations, the Japan Architects Association (JAA) and the Japan Federation of Professional Architects Association (JFPAA) were merged into the JIA in 1987. The JIA's principal aim is to define and promote the social and legal status of professional architects in Japan. The association consists of the ten regional chapters Hokkaidō, Tōhoku, Kantō-Kōshin'etsu, Tōkai, Hokuriku, Kinki, Chūgoku, Shikoku, Kyūshū and Okinawa.

Honors of the JIA

JIA Award
JIA Grand Prix
JIA Young Architect Award
JIA Sustainable Architecture Award
JIA 25 Years Award (every two years)
JIA Architect of the Year

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Elements of Japanese architecture

Styles

Model of Himeji Castle

Types of building

Roof styles

Structural

Gates
Approaches

Rooms

Furnishings

Outdoor objects

Measurements

Organizations

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