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Diversity Within the AIA
A Snapshot of AIA Members (as of March 4, 2009)
Architects
- 14% licensed female architects
- 1% licensed African-American architects
- 4% licensed Asian architects
- 3% licensed Hispanic architects
Associates
- 33% of Associate AIA members are women
- 3% of Associate AIA members identify as African-American
- 8% of Associate AIA members identify as Asian
- 8% of Associate AIA members identify as Hispanic
2006 AIA Firm Survey
- Women accounted for 16% of firm principals and partners, up from 12% in the 1999 AIA Firm Survey.
- Racial and ethnic minorities accounted for 8% of firm principals and partners, up from 6% in 1999.
- Of licensed architects in firms, women accounted for 20%, up from 13% in 1999; racial and ethnic minorities accounted for over 11%, up from 8% in 1999.