THE INSTITUTE’S MISSION IS “TO CHAMPION EXCELLENCE IN ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT” AND OUR VISION IS TO SEE “SINGAPORE AS AN ARCHITECTURE CAPITAL”.
THE INSTITUTE’S GENERAL OBJECTIVES ARE:
1ST
To generate in our community a greater awareness and appreciation of the value of a sustainable approach in good design and the built environment.
2nd
To advance the theory and practice of architecture through the support and reward for quality research and innovation in architectural design, practice and education.
3rd
To continually upgrade through the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programme, the level of professionalism among architects in order to better serve our community.
4th
To promote and provide a common template among architects through a collective vision of working towards a dignified and caring profession that upholds a high standard of professional code and ethics.
STRATEGIC PLAN – FOUR KEY THRUSTS WILL HELP SIA TO FULFIL ITS MISSION:
DESIGN
Principally to attain design leadership, to promote excellence in architecture through recognition and awards, education and continuing professional development, research and innovation
PRACTICE
The key aspects include promoting design competition, to promote equitable conditions of appointment, to promote technical competency, to engage in proactive policy formulation.
EDUCATION
The key aspects include continuing professional development and promoting quality architecture education.
INSTITUTION
The main emphasis is to enlarge membership, to increase opportunities, to enhance SIA-industry partnership, to promote globalization, to promote positive image of the profession.