Your passion, our purpose

An AIA membership connects you to 95,000 professionals who share your passion for architecture.  There is a place for you with the AIA.

AIA is a vibrant community of architecture and industry professionals that are transforming the profession. Members enjoy access to industry-best benefits, products and services that support practice and professional development.

Find out which membership type is the right one for you and understand how you will benefit from being a member.

Current AIA membership incentives:
Free A’21 Conference Registration (currently postponed)
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Architect membership is open to individuals with an architectural license from a US licensing authority.

Associate membership is open to individuals 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 program in architecture.

Associate New Graduate membership is open to individuals who have graduated with a professional degree in architecture from an accredited school may be eligible for up to 18 months free membership upon graduation.*

International Associate membership is open to individuals who have an architecture license or equivalent from a non-US licensing authority are eligible for International Associate membership.