ST. LUCIA INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS established in December 1996, is the premier professional organization for Architects in the Island of St. Lucia. SLIA's primary objectives are to: Promote and demonstrate the benefits of good architecture. Establish excellence in the profession which is on a par with accepted regional and international standards. Safe guard matters of professional practice in the interest of the public and its membership. Provide high quality support services to its members. Promote and encourage the study of architecture. Presently the Institute comprises of Architects and aspiring architects ranging from Full, Associate level 1,2 and 3, student, Visiting and Honorary members.