Architecture is
better together.

The Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) is the national professional organisation representing architects in India. With a history spanning more than a century, the Institute has played an important role in advancing the architectural profession, promoting professional excellence, facilitating knowledge exchange and encouraging the development of a better built environment.

With a nationwide network of Chapters & Centres and a substantial professional membership, IIA serves as a platform connecting architects, educational institutions, industry and public authorities.

IIA has five representatives on the Council of Architecture (CoA), a statutory body under the Government of India’s Ministry of Education, responsible for regulating architectural education and the profession of architecture in India.

The Tamil Nadu Chapter of IIA has been in existence for more than 50 years and has a membership strength of around 1,500.

The Chapter consistently pursues professional development, architectural education, public awareness, design excellence and the promotion of architecture as an essential contributor to social and economic development.

State and national-level conferences, activities and initiatives benefit both members and the wider community. The Chapter’s leadership for 2026–28 is committed to advancing these objectives through sustained effort, strategic planning and effective implementation.