Architect Membership (AIA)

Architect Membership Application (U.S. resident) (PDF)

Architect Membership Application (non-U.S. resident) (PDF)

Individuals who are licensed to practice architecture in the United states are invited to be a part of the leading organization representing the interests of the profession, The American Institute of Architects (AIA).

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.

Associate Membership (Assoc. AIA)

Associate Membership Application (U.S. resident) (PDF)

Associate Membership Application (non-U.S. resident) (PDF)

Associate AIA Members represent a group of individuals with diverse professional goals. The AIA invites recent graduates with a degree in architecture (special offer - Learn More), or individuals enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP), or individuals who have a professional degree in architecture, or individuals currently working under the supervision of an architect in a technical capacity directly related to the practice of architecture, or faculty members in a university program in architecture to become a member of their professional organization.

International Associate Member (Intl Assoc. AIA)

International Associate Membership Application (PDF)

Individuals who are licensed to practice architecture in a country other than the United States, are eligible to become a International Associate AIA member.

International Associate members may use the "Intl Assoc. AIA" credential which recognizes them as individuals who are licensed to practice architecture in another country other than the United States.  

National Allied Individual Membership in the AIA

National Allied Individual Membership Application (PDF)

Are you a designer? An Artist? An Engineer? A Contractor? Are you working in a field that is related to architecture? National Individual Allied Membership is designed for those individuals who do not qualify as AIA or Associate AIA members, however are employed outside the architectural practice and are involved in positions allied to the field of architecture.

National Allied Membership does not include membership at the state and local level.  For information about local allied membership please contact your local chapter.  Find local chapter now.   

National Allied members who have the opportunity to share in all Institute resources, programs, services, and activities establishing relationships with architects that go beyond sales and specifications.

Access

The Benefits of Cornerstone Partnership

The AIA/AAF Cornerstone Partner program is designed to

help builders, manufacturers and service providers effectively

market to, and communicate with, architects nationwide.  

Core highlights include:

Visibility:

     -Company profile

     -New product features and articles

     -Register with the speaker's bureau

Connection:

     -20 unique topical communities providing information, expertise and research

     -Offer courses to AIA members around the globe

Rewards:

     -Architectural Record (monthly magazine)

     -AIArchitect (weekly e-newsletter)

For more information, or for an application, please contact:

Lori Sousa

Director, Cornerstone Partners and Donor Programs

The American Institute of Architects

1735 New York Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20006-5292

Fax: (202) 626.7527

E-mail: lsousa@aia.org