Become an AIA Member
For more than 150 years, members of the American Institute of Architects have worked together with their communities to create valuable, healthy, secure, and sustainable buildings and cityscapes.
The American Institute of Architects exists to create opportunities for professional development and fellowship, as well as raise awareness of the architecture profession in the community.
The American Institute of Architects is a three-tier organization. Bylaws require that Members join and maintain membership at all three levels: National, State, & Local Chapter.
Membership Types
Associate New Graduate
Individuals who have graduated with a professional degree in architecture from an accredited school may be eligible for up to 18 months free membership upon graduation.
NAAB-accredited degree holder eligibility
You must have recently graduated with a NAAB-accredited Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate professional degree in architecture within the past 18 months.
International Member
Holder of an architecture licensure or equivalent from a non-U.S. licensing authority, but without a license to practice in U.S. Proof of foreign licensure must be provided.
Title: May use the title "Associate AIA" after your name, but not the term "AIA Associate"
Emeritus Member
An AIA member for 15 successive years and 70 years of age or incapacitated and unable to work in the profession.
Title: May use the initials AIA after your name.
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