Join the AIA

Become a member of the American Institute of Architects

Individuals with an architectural license from a U.S. licensing authority are eligible for Architect membership.

Member Benefits

Here are just some of the benefits you will have as an AIA member.

More Support

Events, activities, support, and networking opportunities through your state and local AIA component—a way to develop leadership skills and create greater visibility for the profession in your own community. Visit your local chapter Web site to learn more about their additional benefits and resources.

Government advocacy through a legislative agenda that calls on Congress and the Administration to pursue policies that will stimulate work for architects

AIA credential with your name, signifying to everyone you meet that you adhere to a professional code of ethics and share a common goal to build better places for people to live, work, and play. AIA members also have the ability to use the AIA logo to illustrate their membership affiliation. (Some restrictions apply on logo usage.)

More Knowledge

AIA CES Discovery provides on-demand access to your continuing education transcripts and allows you to search thousands of education courses and hundreds of approved education providers

AIA Knowledge Communities, 25 unique groups that enable you to customize your membership and network with like-minded colleagues who share your specific interests

AIA KnowledgeNet, the member-driven social networking site that gives you access to thousands of AIA members and their collective; it is a space to share best practices and case studies, conduct discussion threads, and meet other design professionals

Subscriptions to AIArchitect, the AIA bi-weekly electronic newsletter covering news, tips and trends; and ARCHITECT, the official print magazine of the AIA; as well as the option to download digital editions of residential architect, EcoHome, and ECO-STRUCTURE.

More Resources

Architect Finder, an online directory where you can create a detailed profile for your firm and potential clients can connect with you directly

AIA Career Center, the premier electronic recruitment resource where you can post opportunities at a discount or find opportunities for free

Market Research delivered in the monthly Architecture Billings Index, which forecasts nine to 12 months regionally and nationally, and the Compensation Report, a salary survey of 39 positions

AIA Contract Documents, the most widely accepted standard form documents in the industry, prepared by the AIA in collaboration with owners, contractors, attorneys, architects, and engineers, to help you conduct construction-based business efficiently and effectively; available to members at a discount

AIA Advantage discounts on products and services such as shipping, credit cards, technology, and more

AIA Trust protection for yourself, your firm, and your family, including professional liability insurance, term life insurance, and coverage for business owners

*Offer is valid only for first-time new architect, associate, and international associate members who join; and lapsed members (five years or more) who rejoin the AIA between May 20, 2012, and June 22, 2013. Lapsed (four years or less), local, and national allied or affiliate members, and associate members who upgrade membership to architect are not eligible for this offer. This offer is not transferable and is a one-time offer. This offer is not related to any other local or state AIA component recruitment, dues, or assessment requirements. Membership dues must be paid in full to receive convention registration.

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Architect membership

Learn more about AIA member
benefits and resources.
Download our member benefits
and resources guide.

Membership Promotions

Free Convention Registration
New members receive
complimentary registration
for the 2013 AIA National
Convention and Design
Exposition in Denver, June
20–22.*

The Value of AIA
Membership

AIA members discuss the
value of networking
opportunities available
through AIA membership.

Dues Installment Plan

New AIA members are eligible
to participate in the 2013 Dues
Installment Program.

Enroll in the program during
your application process, and
pay your membership dues in up
to six monthly installments.
2013 membership dues must be
paid in full by June 30, 2013.
(Program enrollment ends on
April 30, 2013.) [more]

AIA Membership Pays for
Itself

Dues and Tax Deductions
For state and federal income
tax purposes, payments to the
AIA and its components are
generally deductible as trade
or business expenses—except
for the percentage spent on
lobbying federal or state
governments. Consult a tax
professional to determine the
appropriate tax treatment of
your dues.

Contact Us

Telephone:
800-242-3837, option 2

E-mail:
infocentral@aia.org