Latvijas Arhitektu savienība

Founded in 1924, Latvijas Arhitektu savienība is a non-profit association based in Rīga, Latvia working on arts & culture, heritage, community development.

Latvijas Arhitektu savienība (LAS) is the professional association of architects in Latvia, with about 390 members, founded in 1924 and based at the Architects' House (Arhitektu nams) in Riga. It promotes quality architecture and the built environment, advocates for the profession and its legislation, and educates the public about architecture. LAS also runs the Architectural Certification Centre under a delegation agreement with the Ministry of Culture, organises continuing professional education, architecture competitions and the Latvian Architecture Award, and publishes research on the architecture sector. It runs the Architects' House, which is available for hire for events, and operates the Arhiguide app for Riga. Its work is carried out in Latvia and through international architecture bodies.