What does Tria mean The ancient Roman architect Vitruvius defined good architecture in the first century A.D. as that which provides Firmitas (structural strength), Utilitas (usefulness), and Venustas (beauty). These three principles are included in all great works throughout the history of architecture. One form of the Latin number three is tria In ancient Greece the use of three orders, or styles, of columns were used on all great temples of the period. The first were the simple strong Doric columns, then the more slender and elegant Ionic columns, and finally the incredibly ornate Corinthian columns. The Greek word for the number three is tria It is said that a team is successful when the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Tria brings together three very talented partners that feed off each other to provide a better service to our clients. The British Order of the Bath coined the motto "tria juncta in uno" or "three joined into one" Illinois Association of School Board Officials IASBO American Institute of Architects AIA American Institute of Architects AIA Chicago Chapter National Council of Architectural Registration Boards NCARB South Suburban School Managers Association (SSSMA) Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago Golf Around Chicago Charity Event click here to see Tria's Golf Hole The Hills Chamber of Commerce (Serving Hickory Hills and Palos Hills, Illinois) Willowbrook/Burr Ridge Chamber of Commerce and Industry 1333 burr ridge parkway burr ridge Illinois 60527 630.455.4500 630.455.4040 architects@triaarchitecture.com email us at