The Royal Institute of British Architects, or RIBA, is a professional organization for architects in the United Kingdom. Synonyms for RIBA include the British Architects Association, the Institute of British Architects, and the Royal Society of British Architects. These organizations have similar objectives to RIBA, such as promoting and supporting the architecture profession, advancing architectural education, and maintaining professional standards and ethics for architects. Additionally, there are regional and international counterparts to RIBA, such as the American Institute of Architects, the Australian Institute of Architects, and the International Union of Architects, which work towards similar goals on a broader scale.