Membership Benefits

AIA Membership Can Pay for Itself

The AIA Advances Your Profession—and Your Career

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is the voice of the architecture profession, dedicated to serving its members, advancing their value, and improving the quality of the built environment.

Since 1857 the AIA has represented the professional interest of America's architects. As AIA members, more than 83,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and allied partners in design express their commitment to excellence and livability in our nation's buildings and communities.

Membership in the AIA offers a vast pool of resources to help you compete in today's market and keeps you informed of critical professional issues that may challenge your success.  We invite you to become a member today.

Benefits of Membership

• Educational programs
  Programs at the local, state, and national levels, including knowledge community programs, and AIA National and state conventions, keep you informed with the latest information and AIA/CES program offerings.
• eNewsletters
  Compiled by AIA knowledge communities, these online newsletters feature news briefs, competition and event updates, and insights on emerging trends in the design profession.
• Knowledge Communities
  These communities provide you with access to in-depth information, services, knowledge, and career needs for your particular areas of architecture practice.
• AIA Contract Documents
  You receive a deep discount on AIA Contract Documents, the industry standard, offered in paper and electronic format. AIA members receive up to 30 percent off the price, as well as a special electronic user license.
• Career Center
  Nationwide job postings and resume listings are available at the AIA's online Career Center.
• Local and State Components
  Local networking activities, educational seminars, and regional updates are available through our local and state components.
• AIA Advantage
  Our pogram offers you special benefit programs, savings, and discounts for your practice and your family.
• Publications and Resources
  These valuable resources, including Architectural Record, AIArchitect, AIA Contract Documents, and a full range of print and electronic publications, are available to help you make your practice more successful.
• AIA Government Affairs
  Government at all levels can affect you, your livelihood, and how you practice architecture. Government Affairs fights for fair laws and regulations regarding the built environment, promotes design and construction industry leadership, and advocates the vital role architects play in creating livable communities. AIA Government Affairs activities provide a voice for the architecture professional that reaches Capitol Hill, your state legislature, and your city council.
• AIA Trust
  For every risk you take, the AIA Trust Web site offers members information about quality insurance, financial benefits, and more.
• American Architectural Foundation
  This organization works to improve the designed environment by fostering greater public awareness and public stewardship of America's architectural heritage.
• AIA Mentoring Program
  The 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's national Mentoring Task Group and numerous contributors from within and outside the architecture profession.
• 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 markets.

Start the membership application process today!  For more information, please contact your state or local AIA office or call 800-AIA-3837.