Joining AIA PF

Membership in the AIA offers a vast pool of resources to help you compete in today's market and keeps you informed of critical professional issues that may challenge your success. We invite you to become an AIA member today. Please read below for the membership category that fits your career stage and licensure status.

Architect Member (AIA) 

If you are licensed to practice architecture in the United States, you’re invited to be a part of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) AIA provides a voice for the architectural professional that reaches every level of government. AIA members may also join any of the many Committees and Knowledge Communities for in-depth information, services, knowledge, and career needs for your particular area of practice.

One of the advantages of being a licensed architect member of the Institute is the use of the AIA credentials, identifying you as part of the community of architecture. AIA members adhere to AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and are required to strengthen their knowledge of the profession through continuing education requirements. 

For Licensed Architects:

First, download your licensed architect application for membership. Please fill out completely and fax or mail to the address shown, along with the following:

1. Make a check for the appropriate amount as determined by the table on the application form, payable to AIA (this covers your National, State and Local AIA dues through Dec. 31, 2008), or MasterCard or VISA billing information for this amount. The Continuing Ed Requirement is 18 hours/year, including 8 hours related to Health Safety and Welfare, and applies to all members in their second calendar year or thereafter.

2. A copy of your current architectural license

3. Send to 
The American Institute of Architects
P.O. Box 64185
Baltimore, MD 21264-4185
 

AIA Member Emeritus

AIA Member Emeritus denotes an AIA member in good standing for 15 successive years who 1) has attained the age of 70, or 2) has attained the age of 60 and is fully retired from the profession or unable to continue working in the profession. Members' Emeritus receive the same benefits as AIA members but now have emeritus status without the customary membership fees.  Eligible AIA members can visit the AIA national web site to obtain an emeritus member application form (direct link to PDF).

Associate Member (Assoc. AIA)

Associate AIA membership is open to individuals who meet one of the following criteria:

• Recent graduate with a degree in architecture, or 
• Currently enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP) and working towards licensure, or 
• Currently work under the supervision of an architect or hold a degree in architecture, or 
• Faculty member in a university program in architecture.

Take advantage of complimentary membership for recent graduates.  Click here for details.

As the emerging leaders for the profession, associate members are encouraged to join AIA to expand your network and knowledge about the practice of architecture.   As a special incentive to associates, AIA National and AIACC offers a sliding scale membership rate for recent graduates (new grads join at no cost) and a discount on local membership for first and second year associates.  Call Jill Nicholson at (626) 796-7601 to confirm exact rates depending on your status/year and to obtain an application for membership.

For Associate Members (Recent Gradutates and Non-Licensed Professionals):

Please download your Associate Member application. Please fill out completely and fax or mail to the address shown, along with the following:

1. Make a check for the appropriate amount as determined by the table on the application form, payable to AIA (this covers your National, State and Local AIA dues through Dec. 31, 2008), or MasterCard or VISA billing information for this amount

2. Send to 
The American Institute of Architects
P.O. Box 64185
Baltimore, MD 21264-4185

** Recent Graduates: Complimentary Membership Offer
The AIA national component and California Council extend a special offer to individuals who have graduated with a degree in Architecture from an NAAB accredited school of Architecture. You must provide a copy of your diploma. This offer provides qualified individuals up to 18 months of free Associate membership in the AIA.

If the above applies to you, please click here for a special Graduate Application

View a PDF list of NAAB accredited programs (direct link to PDF).

Are you no longer receiving benefits?

Has your membership lapsed? (Former) AIA members who did not renew your membership by March 31, your membership has now lapsed.  Lapsed architect members no longer have the right to use the AIA (or Associate AIA designation for associate members).  If you are a past member, we would love to have you back. Contact Debra Boudreau, at (626) 796-7601.

For Affiliate Members (Non-Architectural Porfessionals):

See Affiliate Membership page for detailed information.