MEMBERSHIP
The American Institute of Architects (AIA)
is the voice of the architectural
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 interests of
America’s architects. Since 1914, the Virginia Society of the
American Institute of Architects has represented the professional
interests of more than 2,000 architects, emerging professionals,
and allied partners in design in the Commonwealth of Virginia. 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. To become
a member, select your membership category from among the following
descriptions.
Architect Member (AIA)
Individuals licensed to practice architecture in U.S. State or
Territory. Learn More!
Architect membership application
Associate Member (Assoc. AIA)
Assoc. AIA is open to individuals who meet one of the following
criteria: Learn More!
• Recent graduate with a degree in architecture
• Currently enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP) and
working towards licensure
• Currently work under the supervision of an architect and hold a
degree in architecture
• Faculty member in a university program in architecture
Associate/recent graduate membership application
Associate membership application
Allied Member
Virginia Society AIA Allied Membership is open to all affiliated
professionals, service providers and product representatives
of the building and design fields. Current allied members include
attorneys; commercial lenders; consulting engineers; contractors;
construction managers, supervisors and documents coordinators;
distributors; estimators; facility engineers and managers; field
engineers; government officials; insurance professionals; interior
designers; product and manufacturing representatives; real estate
developers; and specifiers. Allied Members are professionals
who contribute to and benefit from Virginia's dynamic design
and construction industry. VSAIA Allied Members enjoy the following
benefits:
• Networking opportunities with architects and industry leaders.
• Publications that keep members apprised of events, issues and trends
in the building community, including Inform and the bimonthly News,
which announces all new members.
• Directory of Virginia architecture firms and AIA members - plus
recognition as an Allied Member in this annual directory.
• Discounts on Architecture Exchange East registration, purchase
of code books and AIA contract documents, and advertisements in
the Architecture Exchange East program.
• Invitations to special events such as the annual Visions for Architecture
awards gala and Virginia Center for Architecture exhibition receptions.
•
Use of the term "Allied Member, Virginia Society AIA," on
promotional and advertising materials. (Allied Members may not
use the AIA logo.)
• Volunteer opportunities to serve on relevant committees at chapter
and state levels.
Allied membership application
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