REGIONAL CENTER ORGANIZED BY SOCIETY OF ARCHITECTS: Center for architecture, American Institute of Architects

Since 2000's in U.S.A. architects and planners have started to establish organizations or places open to public in order to have greater connection with the society and to contribute to the local community. The places are facilitated with public spaces such as gallery, library and workspace, while the organizations run programs such as seminars, tours, meetings and exhibitions. American Institute of Architects has managed the Centers for Architecture in the Chapters respectively. This paper focuses on the Centers of New York and Philadelphia Chapters and analyzes their organization and activity to reveal the mechanism of public engagement and professional collaboration.