AIA National Public Architects Knowledge Committee Mission Statement: The Public Architects Knowledge Committee promotes excellence in Public Architecture and enhances the role of the Public Architect as an essential element in the planning, design, construction and management of public facilities. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Architects Committee: A Brief History Public architects have been around for more years than the AIA; they were an unimposing group that demanded neither attention nor any special treatment. Some of them, however, did take on important roles in the history of AIA, including terms as AIA presidents. To learn more about the AIA Public Architects Knowledge Community visit www.aia.org/pa.