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Awards: 2005 Institute Honor Award for Regional and Urban Design
Recipient: Goody, Clancy & Associates: Herb Nolan, Ben Carlson, Ron Mallis and Geoffrey Morrison-Logan (left to right)
Project: North Allston Strategic Framework for Planning; Boston
Client: Boston Redevelopment Authority; Boston
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Associate Membership (Assoc. AIA)

 
     

Become a Member of the American Institute of Architects

Cateogry:  Associate Member (Assoc. AIA)
Associate membership is open to individuals who meet one of the following criteria:

  • Recent graduate with a degree in architecture (special offer - Learn more!), or
  • Currently enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP) and working towards licensure, or
  • Currently work under the supervision of an architect or hold a degree in architecture, or
  • Faculty member in a university program in architecture.

Download the Associate Member application
(U.S. resident).

Download the Associate Member non US Resident application
(non-U.S. resident).

For more information about membership dues or the organization, please contact 800-242-3837 or memberservices@aia.org.

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300 state and local chapters serve AIA members around the country. Local chapter participation provides members the opportunity to network with peers while keeping you connected with issues that affect their business locally. Visit your local chapter web site to learn more about networking activities, educational seminars, and regional updates.

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Develop key business contacts with industry professionals at Knowledge Communities Conferences and the annual AIA National Convention and Design Exposition.

 
 

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