The Romanian Order of Architects (Ordinul Arhitecților din România – OAR) is a professional organization legally established in 2001, which aims to pass on to the society the fact that architecture is a cultural act of public interest, with urban, economic, social, and environmental impact. The Romanian Order of Architects is organized in 22 national branches and counts around 10 000 members, including Romanian architects, architectural technicians, urban planners, trainees, as well EU, EEA, and Swiss architects.