International Associate Membership in the AIA

International Associate Membership Application (U.S. resident) (PDF)
International Associate Membership Application (non-U.S. resident) (PDF)

Individuals who are licensed to practice architecture in a country other than the United States are eligible to become an international associate AIA member.

International associate members may use the Intl Assoc. AIA credential which recognizes them as individuals who are licensed to practice architecture in another country other than the United States.  The following are some of the benefits your membership to AIA offers:

• Educational Programs
  Fulfill mandatory continuing education requirements and attend the AIA's conventions and workshops—without leaving your office!  Are you not sure how many credits you have accumulated? Members can check their CES transcripts at any time.
• AIA Contract Documents
  Members receive a discount of approximately 30 percent when purchasing AIA Contract Documents software. AIA Contract Documents are recognized as the industry standard.
• Local and State Components
  Some 300 state and local components serve AIA members around the country.  Currently the AIA has components in Hong Kong, Continental Europe, and the United Kingdom as well.  Local component participation provides members the opportunity to network with their peers while keeping them connected with issues that affect their business locally.  Visit your local component Web site to learn more about networking activities, educational seminars, and regional updates.
• Publications and Resources
  Membership includes a subscription to Architectural Record, a McGraw-Hill Construction publication, the magazine of the AIA. Members also receive the electronic publication AIArchitect, the weekly newsletter of the AIA which includes the Institute's upcoming events.
• Knowledge Communities
  Formerly known as primary interest areas, AIA members may join any one of the many knowledge communities (KCs).  KCs provide access to in-depth information, services, knowledge, and career needs for your particular areas of architecture practice.  Online eNewsletters feature news briefs, competition and event updates, and insights on emerging trends in the design profession.
• AIA Trust
  The AIA Trust serves members in areas essential to your livelihood as a professional.  Legal services are just some of the programs it offers.
• AIA Mentoring Program
  The AIA offers a series of mentoring tools to help you be an effective mentor as well as to find one. These programs are a collaborative effort of the AIA's national Mentoring Task Group and numerous contributors from within and outside the profession of architecture.
• AIA Media Relations Support Center
  This center is intended to be a robust tool to aid you in implementing effective media relations efforts in your local and regional markets.