Symposiums, Field Studies and Exhibitions Symposiums, field studies and exhibitions are organized by many committees and chapters. Overseas Study Tours Overseas study tours to European countries, the United States of America and Asian countries are held every year for members to study specific topics. The Institute offers complete library services to members. The library has a stock of some 40,000 books and about 1,000 different magazines and journals in the architectural field. It is the largest collection in the architectural field in Japan.
Copy service is available.
Publications Technical standards, specifications and results of the Research Committees' studies are published by the Institute. The total number of copies of books printed was over 240,000 in 1995. Management of the AIJ Building Construction of the AIJ Building in 1982 was the largest event of the Institute's centennial celebration. The construction fund was raised through donations from members and loans from banks. The seven-story building, which includes one basement level, was constructed from reinforced concrete.