For over 70 years, the Architectural Woodwork Institute (AWI) has championed innovation, quality, and craftsmanship in architectural woodworking. Founded in Chicago in 1954, we’ve evolved from our modest roots to nationally set and maintain the industry standards for interior architectural woodworking. Today, AWI stands at the forefront of the woodworking industry, offering unmatched education, networking, and compliance resources. Our dedication goes beyond setting standards, empowering member companies with tools to grow and innovate. Whether you’re deeply immersed in or just brushing the surface of interior architectural woodworking, joining AWI opens doors to unparalleled opportunities. Join AWI today and be a part of shaping the future of architectural woodworking. | The Architectural Woodwork Institute is widely recognized as the authoritative resource for excellence in architectural woodwork. AWI and its members are devoted to improving industry standards, providing technical help for design professionals, and researching new and better materials and methods for fabricating, engineering, finishing and installing superior architectural woodwork. Standards. In the new suite of AWI Standards, AWI is using the ANSI process to establish industry-wide consensus and transparency in the standards development process. Membership & Education. AWI is committed to the success of every member’s business. We provide seminars on topics such as Estimating, Project Management and Financial Management.
