Member Benefits

AIA connects you like no other organization can. Start your new membership experience with some of our most valuable membership benefits and perks.

Members often discover their deepest connection to AIA at one of more than 200+mlocal, state, and international chapters, which are the heart and backbone of AIA. Focused on needs, opportunities, and challenges in members’ immediate communities, AIA chapters offer valuable benefits, events, and education tailored specifically to local interests and concerns. 

Community

AIA is where we network. Celebrate. Collaborate. Socialize. And grow. We’re a community of passionate individuals bound by common values, standards, and ethics. Most importantly, we’re a community united by a shared drive to create a better world through the power of design. AIA is where we gather to celebrate successes, meet shared challenges, and shape the future of our careers, our practice, our profession, and our world. The power of AIA is you.

Knowledge

The designed world is getting more complex. So AIA works tirelessly to deliver the information and education that helps you create, anticipate, and innovate. That means industry-leading continuing education from acclaimed architects, designers, and firms. Thought leadership and insights on critical, current issues. And a range of professional tools, expert resources, and industry innovations to constantly help you transform your practice and profession.

Advocacy

AIA is powered by the collective voice and actions of 100,000+ members.
Together, we’re taking on urgent issues affecting the architecture profession,
in numbers that are making a difference. Because when you provide talented, passionate professionals and committed community members access to resources and leadership opportunities, they become a critical voice for
change and a powerful force for good. Get ready to raise your voice.

AIA Designation

Since 1857, when 13 architects formed what would become The American Institute of Architects, the letters AIA have signified the highest standards in architectural practice. Today, more than 160 years later, with 100,000+ members, the letters AIA still deliver an abiding promise of rigorous education, extensive training, real-world experience, and a commitment to professional excellence recognized by clients, civic leaders, and the public. Enhance your personal brand and professional standing by adding the AIA designation to your name: AIA, Assoc. AIA, International Assoc. AIA, and FAIA—learn more here. 

AIA Every Day

This is day-to-day AIA: The vital tools and practical information that support every architect, every day. Comprehensive, industry-standard contracts and forms. Architect-approved insurance programs. ​Exclusive discounts. And an ever-growing collection of articles and inspiration to help you discover things you love and new approaches to design. All expertly curated to meet your ever-changing interests and needs.
  • 200+ AIA Chapters
  • The AIA designation
  • The AIA transcript
  • AIA Conference on Architecture & Design
  • Continuing education
  • Research & reports
  • AIA Awards
  • Government advocacy
  • AIA Trust​
​Discounts
Exclusive savings on products and services, including: