How to Join

The first step to joining the AIA is determining which category fits for you. The categories for Membership are listed below, along with applications that provide instructions for joining. Architect and Associate Members join at what is known as a 'three-tier' level, meaning these members join at the local, state and national levels. 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 join 80,000 professional architects by becoming an AIA member today.

AIA National now has an online service to make joining even easier! This process will walk you through what membership type best fits you. To begin now, please follow this link.

Architect Member

AIA Architect Membership (AIA)
Individuals who are licensed to practice architecture in the United States are invited to be a part of the leading organization representing the interests of the profession, The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Click here to learn more.

One of the advantages of being a licensed architect member of the Institute is the use of the AIA credentials, identifying you as part of the community of architecture. AIA members adhere to AIA Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct, and are required to strengthen their knowledge of the profession through continuing education requirements. Visit this link, for the 2009 New Member Application for a U.S. Resident.

AIA Member Emeritus (AIA-E)
AIA Member Emeritus denotes an AIA member in good standing for 15 successive years who 1) has attained the age of 70, or 2) has attained the age of 60 and is fully retired from the profession or unable to continue working in the profession. Members' Emeritus receive the same benefits as AIA members but now have the emeritus status without the customary membership fees. Eligible AIA members can visit the AIA National website to obtain an Emeritus member application form.

The AIA provides its' members with many benefits including networking, communication, knowledge, information, representation, and much more. To view a list of benefits visit, AIA Membership Benefits.

Associate Member

AIA Associate Membership (Assoc. AIA)
As the emerging leaders for the profession, associate members are encouraged to join AIA to expand your network and knowledge about the practice of architecture. As a special incentive to associates, AIA New Orleans a one-year complimentary membership up to 18 months after graduation date. Click here to learn more.

Take advantage of complimentary membership (www.aia.org/join_graduates) for recent graduates.

Associate AIA membership is open to individuals who meet one of the following criteria:

Recent graduate with a degree in architecture, or
Currently enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP) and working towards licensure, or
Currently work under the supervision of an architect or hold a degree in architecture, or
Faculty member in a university program in architecture.

Visit this link, for the 2009 Associate Member Application.

AIA International Associate Architect Member (Int'l Assoc. AIA)

Individuals who have an architecture license or equivalent from a non-U.S. Licensing authority are eligible to join as an Int'l Assoc. AIA. In addition to the many benefits of joining the AIA, international members residing locally can take advantage of the many networking and educational opportunities offered by AIA New Orleans. Visit the AIA National web site (www.aia.org/join_international to learn more.)

The AIA provides its' members with may benefits including networking, communication, knowledge, information, representation, and much more. To view a list of benefits visit this link, AIA Membership Benefits.

Professional Affiliate

Professional Affiliates
The AIA New Orleans Professional Affiliates program is for those in professions affiliated with design. Professional Affiliates must be registered to practice their professions where such requirements exist, with established professional reputations. They may be engineers, planners, landscape architects, sculptors, muralists and other artists and designers; professionals in government, education, industry, research and journalism, and/or others who the chapter believes will provide meaningful contribution by virtue of their employment or profession. Professional affiliates cannot be licensed to practice architecture. Benefits include:

Apply to be a Professional Affiliate member today!

· Invitations to and notification of Chapter events and activities.

· Opportunity to present ‘Lunch & Learn’ seminars to AIA New Orleans members (being an AIA Continuing Education Provider is required).

· The AIA New Orleans Member News weekly e-newsletter keeping you apprised of happenings within the architecture community.

· Access to the AIA New Orleans Membership List.

· Member pricing to attend events and 30% discount for AIA contract documents.

· As a member you are able to participate on chapter committees as well as suggest events and programs to our various committee chairs. As AIA New Orleans is viewed as the ‘Center for all Things Design’ we often refer architect members to Affiliate member’s companies for goods and services.