Associate Membership

Associate AIA Members represent a group of individuals with diverse professional goals. The AIA invites recent graduates with a degree in architecture (special offer - Learn More), or individuals enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP), or individuals who have a professional degree in architecture, or individuals currently working under the supervision of an architect in a technical capacity directly related to the practice of architecture, or faculty members in a university program in architecture to become a member of their professional organization.

Associate AIA members are eligible to use the Assoc. AIA credential which recognizes them as individuals who are dedicated to the profession of architecture. The following are some of the benefits your membership to the AIA offers:

Associate Membership Application (U.S. resident) (PDF)

Associate Membership Application (non-U.S. resident) (PDF)

• AIA. org Members Section
  Exclusive area of the www.aia.org web site dedicated to the AIA member community.

• Emerging Professionals Companion — FREE
  Only the AIA Associates have free access to the completely revised Emerging Professionals Companion. The updated EPC includes current practice models as well as varied paths that an intern or licensed architect may consider during his or her career in architecture. Interns earn credit towards IDP.

• The National Associates Committee (NAC)
  Dedicated to representing and advocating Associates, both mainstream and alternative, in national, regional, state, and local components of the AIA, NAC is the voice of Associate AIA members. The quarterly newsletter, the nac-q, offers insite to provocative issues facing the profession of architecture today.

• Educational programs
  Fulfill mandatory continuing education requirements and attend AIA's conventions and workshops -- without leaving your office! AIA eclassroom offers courses for CES credits that can be taken at your convenience. AIA members receive a discounted price. Not sure how many credits you have accumulated? Members can check their CES transcripts at any time.

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

• AIA Government Affairs
  Keeping you up to date with changes in government that affect you, your livelihood, and how you practice architecture. AIA provides the voice for the architectural professional that reaches Capitol Hill, your state legislature, and your city council. Members have the opportunity to receive the bi-weekly electronic newsletter The Angle providing news and analysis on Capitol Hill, Government agencies and state/local activity.

• Publications and Resources
  Membership includes a subscription to Architectural Record, a McGraw_Hill Construction publication, the magazine of the AIA. Members also receive the electronic publication AIArchitect, the weekly newsletter of the AIA which includes the institute’s upcoming events. The AIA Library & Archives allows members to access the online catalog to request a loan of library books and request specialized research and customized slide shows.

• Knowledge Communities
  otherwise know as primary interest areas, AIA members may join any one of the many Knowledge Communities. KC's provide access to in-depth information, services, knowledge, and career needs for your particular areas of architectural practice. Online eNewsletters feature news briefs, competition and event updates, and insights on emerging trends in the design profession.

• AIA Trust
  The AIA Trust serves members in areas essential to your livelihood as professional. Quality insurance, financial benefits, and legal services are just some of the programs they offer.

• Career Center
  Nationwide job postings and resume listings are available at AIA's online Career Center

• AIA Advantage
  The AIA Advantage program offers you special benefits programs, savings, and discounts for your practice and your family.

• AIA Mentoring Program
  The American Institute of Architects (AIA) offers a series of mentoring tools to help you be an effective mentor as well as to find one. These programs are a collaborative effort of the AIA national Mentoring Task Group and numerous contributors from within and outside of the profession of architecture.

• AIA Media Relations Support Center
  This center is intended to be a robust tool to aid you in implementing effective media relations efforts in your local and regional market