AIA New Orleans is a member-driven professional association that advances the practice of architecture in New Orleans through a comprehensive program of professional development, professional peer engagement, advocacy, and public awareness activities.

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) was formed in 1857, and the New Orleans chapter was founded in 1909 as its thirteenth chapter overall and only the second chapter in the South. AIA New Orleans has a storied history with many significant accomplishments related to promoting the field, providing professional development opportunities for local architects, supporting economic development by attracting businesses to the city, promoting historic preservation, and influencing local policies and practices related to land use and development.

The AIA New Orleans programs are administered by full-time staff, and are supported by the Board of Directors who are elected in November and serve as volunteers for the entirety of the following year. The organization's headquarters are located at 1000 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, LA 70130.