ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING INSTITUTE
About US
Architectural engineering is the application of engineering principles and technology to building design and construction. Architectural engineers work together with architects and civil engineers but are unique in both their skills and role as part of the building design team.
AEI provides its members timely technical information, professional advocacy, continuing education, and opportunities to excel in their careers. AEI also supports the development of the Architectural Engineering Professional Engineering Exam.
Our HISTORY
The formation of Architectural Engineering Institute is unusual and fascinating. AEI consists of two spheres of influence that have joined ranks for the better good of the building engineering: academia and industry. Capitalizing on the strengths of both student and professional membership the institute has broad appeal nationwide.
The unusual union of the Architectural Engineering Division (AED) of ASCE and the National Society of Architectural Engineering (NSAE) gave birth to the Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI). 16 years after the birth of AEI, the institute is growing, as it builds on the strength of its founding fathers and predecessors. The following narrative provides a brief overview of how AEI came into existence.
In 2025, Miami-Dade established its branch of the Architectural Engineering Institute.
Our Mission
To promote an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to planning, design, construction and operation of buildings by encouraging innovation, collaboration and excellence in practice, education and research of architectural engineering.
Our OBJECTIVES
To advance the state-of-the-art and state-of-the-practice of the worldwide building industry by facilitating effective and timely technology transfer;
To integrate the technical and professional activities of all individuals engaged in the building industry;
To provide a multi-disciplinary forum for building industry professionals to examine technical, educational, scientific and professional issues of common interest;
To promote the objectives of the Society.
Our VISION
To promote an integrated, multi-disciplinary approach to planning, design, construction and operation of buildings by encouraging innovation, collaboration and excellence in practice, education and research of architectural engineering.
Meet the Board
AEI Chair
Kenneth Waller Jr., M.ASCE
