AIA is a community, and much more. More than 94,000 strong, we are the largest, most influential network of architecture professionals. Our members share your passion for architecture and your desire to change the world through the power of design.
AIA is here to support your career, enhance your practice, and advance the architecture profession. As a member, you're connected to exclusive resources along with opportunities to drive real, transformative change. Together, we're tackling this generation's most urgent issues, from climate action to inequities in the built environment.
There is strength in numbers, and AIA is better with you. Join us and let's work together to design a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, just, and healthier world for everyone.
Membership Benefits
Most states have both local and state AIA chapters that work together to deliver a core set of benefits to members in that area. In addition to these core benefits, chapters offer additional benefits customized to support member needs in their unique local area. Your benefits through your local and state chapters include networking and education opportunities, legislative advocacy, awards programs, community awareness campaigns, and local events.
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Membership Types
AIA Architects
Architect membership is open to individuals with an architectural license from a US licensing authority.
AIA Associates
Associate membership is open to those who have a professional degree in architecture, work under the supervision of an architect, are enrolled in AXP, or are a faculty member in a university architecture program.
AIA International Associate
International Associate membership is open to individuals who have an architecture license or equivalent from a non-US licensing authority regardless of their current location. Individuals who have a license from a US-authority are not eligible for the International Associate membership.
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