INTRODUCTION
AEI is the home for all professionals in the building industry. We provide a multi-disciplinary national forum for members of but not limited to the architectural engineering, structural, mechanical, electrical, and architectural communities. Recognizing the necessity for a place to examine issues and exchange views and information with one another, AEI was established in 1998.
AEI works to facilitate the crucial communication among members of the building team, both on a technical basis and in the professional arena. In addition, we strive to be the premier organization for: timely quality technical literature, professional advocacy, and educational opportunities.
MISSION
To serve the building community by promoting an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to
planning, design, construction and operation of buildings and by encouraging excellence in
practice, education and research of architectural engineering.
VISION
AEI: The global leader of choice for the development and operation of buildings.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
AEI is compromised of a Board of Governors and three administrative committees and six technical committees. Administrative committees and subcommittees address topics like education, professional issues, and publications. The technical committees and subcommittees strive to address emerging issues that affect the Architectural Engineering community like the mitigation of effects of terrorism, building commissioning, and architectural systems.
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HOW AEI HAS CONTRIBUTED TO THE PROFESSION
The National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) offered the Principles and Practice of Engineering Examination — Architectural for the second year in a row in April. During each of the past two years approximately 80 candidates have taken the exam. Based on the responses submitted to the exam development subcommittee, the exam has been well received.
