All first-time architect, associate, and international associate members who join and lapsed members (5 years or more) who rejoin the AIA between May 3, 2009, and June 12, 2010, receive a free registration to the AIA 2010 National Convention and Design Exposition free of charge.

Experience the best of membership at the AIA National Convention—network with peers, meet friends and colleagues, and expand your professional knowledge with quality continuing education courses.

*Offer is not transferable and is a one-time offer. Membership dues must be paid in full to receive complementary registration. National Allied, local Allied or Affiliate members are not eligible for this offer. Members whose status has been upgraded from Assoc. AIA to AIA are not eligible for this offer.

Choose Your Membership Category

Architect Member (AIA)

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

Associate Member (Assoc. AIA)

Associate AIA membership is open to individuals who meet one of the following criteria:

• Professional degree in architecture (Recent graduate information)
• Currently work under the supervision of an architect
• Currently enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP) and working toward licensure
• Faculty member in a university program in architecture

International Associate Member (Int'l Assoc. AIA)

Individuals who have an architecture license or equivalent from a non-U.S. licensing authority are eligible for International Associate membership.

National Allied Individual Member

Individuals who do not hold a degree in architecture but share a special interest in the built environment as a professional colleague or enthusiast.(Membership at the National level only. For local and state membership information, please contact the local and state component.)

Cornerstone Partner

A special partnership is available for those companies that are either a building product manufacturer, service provider to architects, or trade association.

Your Voice, Your AIA

When asked a simple question, “Why are you an AIA member?” we discovered that there are more than 86,000 possible answers. We invite you to hear a few and join our vibrant community of licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners in design.

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