Membership
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Membership in the American Institute of Architects is an investment in your future that extends your network to fellow professionals at the national, state, and local level.
Why they joined
Membership
AIA Member benefits differ slightly based on your specific designation:
For architects licensed in the U.S.
Dues are based on your work or home address and include national, state, and chapter components.
For those working toward licensure, or in a related field, who are not yet licensed.
Full access to programs, education, and Knowledge Communities at a reduced dues rate.
For recent graduates of an architecture program.
Reduced or waived dues for the first years after graduation — see the dues estimator for current terms.
For those holding an architecture licence issued outside the U.S.
Access to national programs and resources; some chapter benefits vary.
What remains consistent across all designations is that membership provides you with the opportunity to experience and access the SUPPORT, KNOWLEDGE, and RESOURCES of your professional association. Below we highlight some benefits of AIA Membership.
Support
- Access a range of expertise through a peer network of more than 83,000 colleagues.
- Attend events, activities, and network through your state and local AIA components—demonstrate leadership skills and raise the visibility of the profession in your community.
- Signify that as an AIA member you adhere to a professional code of ethics and share a common goal to build a better world for all people.
- Public policies through a Government Advocacy legislative agenda that help create a more favorable environment in which to pursue your practice and career goals.
- AIA Contract Documents, the most widely accepted standard form documents in the industry, prepared by the AIA in collaboration with owners, contractors, attorneys, architects, and engineers, to help you conduct construction-based business efficiently and effectively; available to members at a discount.
Knowledge
- Continuing education through CES Discovery keeps you on track with thousands of education courses through hundreds of approved education providers. Plus, on-demand access to your transcript.
- More than 20 Knowledge Communities, professional interest groups, that enable you to build a peer network of colleagues who share your interests and practice specializations.
- AIA KnowledgeNet gives you access to collective knowledge of thousands of members; a space to conduct discussions, find best practices, and get to know other design professionals.
- Subscriptions to AIArchitect e-newsletter covering news, tips and trends; and ARCHITECT, the official magazine of the AIA; plus digital editions of residential architect, EcoHome, and EcoStructure.
Resources
- AIA Contract Documents: Choose from 180+ industry standard construction contracts and forms.
- AIA Trust protection through professional liability, term life, and other insurance coverage.
- AIA Career Center, the premier electronic recruitment resource where you can post opportunities at a discount or find opportunities for free.
- AIA Advantage Discounts on products and services such as shipping, credit cards, technology, and more.
- Business Tools, such as best practices, to help you manage your business more effectively.
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Dues & forms
What it costs, and how to move your membership
Dues are set annually and vary by designation and location. New graduates, transfers from another chapter, and affiliate members each have their own path — the forms and estimators sit at the right.
Dues are annual, based on your work or home address
Enter your work or home address to see what national, state, and chapter dues run for your designation — before you start an application.
New grads, free membership, installment plan
Recent graduates can join at no cost for their first year, and any member can spread dues across installments rather than paying in one go.
Moved your home or job to the Long Beach or South Bay area?
Already an AIA member elsewhere? Transfer your chapter assignment to Long Beach / South Bay and keep your national and state membership intact.
Already a member of another chapter? Affiliate for only $60
Keep your home chapter and add LB/SB as a second. Affiliates get full access to our programs, committees, and the member directory.
Membership
AIA is a three-tiered organization
Local
AIA Long Beach/South Bay
When our members are asked why they belong, we hear these words most often: Approachable, Open to New Ideas, Innovative Programs, a Sense of Community, and Fun!
State
AIA California
With more than 11,000 members, AIA California is the largest state component of the AIA and is uniquely positioned to impact the design and construction industry as the voice of the architectural profession in California.
National
AIA
An AIA membership connects you to 95,000+ professionals who share your passion for architecture. Members enjoy access to industry-best benefits, products and services that support practice and professional development.
Allied Membership
Do you share a special interest in the built environment as a professional colleague or enthusiast? Allied membership is the way in.
Corporate Sponsorship
Interested in a corporate sponsorship? Your involvement in our region will keep you connected and networked — see the opportunity details.
Students
Are you a student who’d like to affiliate with AIA Long Beach / South Bay? Get in touch and we’ll walk you through it.