The American Institute of Architects, located in Washington, D.C., represents a wide range of architects in the United States. The institute s members include more than 77,000 licensed architects and related experts. It was founded in 1857 and serves various communities by creating secure and sustainable buildings and cityscapes. The American Institute of Architects partners with the American Institute of Architecture Students and Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture. It also partners with the National Architectural Accrediting Board and offers architecture education in the United States. The institute provides guidance, service and standards to a wide range of architects throughout the world.