A Snapshot of AIA Members (as of March 1, 2008)

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
•  7% 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.