Membership assignment for Johnson & Wyandotte Counties

Local: AIA Kansas
State: AIA Kansas
National: AIA

• Participate in advocacy efforts on the federal, state, and local levels to elevate and protect architects’ interests including the Advocacy Summit. Our full-time staff engages with public leaders to advance QBS procurement approaches and can assist with legal advice and services to overcome procurement roadblocks.
• Stay competitive through continuing education by attending EXPLORE events hosted around the state. Go on exclusive tours, network with fellow professionals, and earn education credits.
• Attend our annual statewide conference where you can share your expertise and learn from fellow Kansas architects, and national leaders in the field.
• Network and connect with architects across the state in-person and virtually to help promote the profession and advance your career through programming such as the Executive Leadership and Business Development for Architects.

Local: AIA Kansas City
State: AIA Kansas
National: AIA

• Earn all required CEU credits free at our local office and at metro KC locations on both sides of State Line.
• Enhance your career with Pillars Leadership Program, Design U. for Emerging Professionals, and PIERS mentoring program. Engage with dynamic committees: Women in Design, Young Architects Forum, Equity in Architecture, Education Outreach, and Advocacy.
• Complete the ARE in 1 year with our free ARE Success Team, giving you guidance & mentors. Take advantage of free study materials & free study sessions for each division of the ARE.
• You’ll also be a member of our Center for Architecture & Design, collaborating with six design disciplines in the KC region. And you will receive all of the state benefits listed here by AIA KS.