Young Architects
Have you been licensed for 10 years or less? Discover the many resources available in the areas of leadership, mentorship, and fellowship.
Career Stages
Get Licensed
In order to become a licensed architect, one must complete the education, experience, and examination requirements. Find resources on getting licensed including:
- Intern Development Program (IDP)
- Architect Registration Examination (ARE)
- Emerging Professional Companion (EPC)
Learn about the local licensing requirements through NCARB.
Contacts
To learn about local resources and networking opportunities or to ask a question:
- Interns and Associate AIA members can contact your local IDP Coordinator or your Regional Associate Director.
- Young Architects can contact your Young Architect Regional Directors.
- Fellows of the AIA can contact your COF Regional Representative.
You can also contact your local AIA chapter, AIA National office, or the AIA Center for Emerging Professionals.
Careers in Architecture
Learn more about becoming an architect and as well as other careers that draw on the skills mastered by studying architecture via our Careers in Architecture webpage.
ARCHcareers
Careers in architecture are as varied and interesting as the people who hold them. Therefore, the AIA has established a unique web site for the topic:
www.ARCHcareers.orgAIA Podnet
The AIA Podnet Series features interviews, discussions, and best practices by architects and other design professionals who are at the forefront of the profession.
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Emerging Professionals at Convention
The AIA National Convention is a great place for architecture students, intern architects, and young architects to network with each other and learn from industry experts. Stop by the Emerging Professionals Lounge, sponsored by Kaplan Architecture Education, at this year's convention.
Candidates for National Office will also engage with emerging professionals at the Emerging Professionals Lounge on Thursday, May 17, 2012, at 1:00pm. View National Candidates' responses to questions from emerging professionals.
View more info on events and sessions for emerging professionals at AIA Convention:
Associate/intern architect events at ConventionYoung Architect events at Convention
Emerging Voices: Repositioning Architecture TweetUp
Volunteer with the 2012 NAC STAMPproject
Participate in the EP Lounge Postcard Exhibit
Download the Postcard Template (PDF)
Join the NAC for FREE walking tours of DC
Coming Soon: 2012 YAF/COD Ideas Competition
Professional Development
The AIA is committed to supporting architects through each career stage.
Associate AIA Members and Interns
Working toward licensure or thinking of a nontraditional career? Associate membership is open to a variety of professionals.
Fellow of the AIA
Interested in networking with other Fellows? Learn more about the programs of the college and how you can connect.
Architect's Knowledge Resource for Career Stages
Design Matters
- Location: High Tech High Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA
- Architect: Studio E Architects
This project blurs the line between indoor & outdoor space to offer opportunities for students and staff to connect to nature. The design is intended to develop multiple intelligences by offering direct visual access to the outdoors from every learning space.
Discover more in the Architect's Knowledge ResourceMost Popular Searches
Face of the AIA
Growing Energy/Water: Using the Grid to Get Off the Grid
- Moderator: Mike Crosbie, Ph.D, AIA
Martin Felsen, AIA, discusses research to make it simpler to work together to reduce environmental impacts associated with energy and water consumption. [AIA Podnet 20:22]
Practice Tools
A Walk Down Osanbashi Pier in Japan (video)
This video shows the award-winning design by Foreign Office Architects for the Osanbashi Pier in Yokohama. [AIA COD]
Help the AIA
Help the AIA Build the Architect's Knowledge Resource
- Participate in member forums
- Post your projects and professional resources
- Access members-only resources
The AIA Center for Emerging Professionals
CEP Annual Exhibition
The American Institute of Architects is proud to present the 2012 Center for Emerging Professionals Annual Exhibition of architectural work, art, and designs of emerging architectural professionals across North America. This annual exhibition promotes the compelling work of the rising generation of architects and designers and inspires professionals to continue to mentor and engage the many talented and motivated emerging professionals across the country. The annual exhibition is now on display at AIA National’s headquarters, the American Center for Architecture, in Washington, DC.
Learn more about the CEP Annual ExhibitionAbout
The AIA Center for Emerging Professionals exists to support, educate and advocate for students, intern architects and the recently licensed, less than ten years. The Center for Emerging Professionals is the authoritative voice and resource for individuals at many points in their careers from education through licensure.
Member Groups & Communities
Connect with Colleagues
The AIA makes it easy for you to connect with like-minded professionals who share your interests. Learn more about the Member Groups and Communities available to you.
You can join AIA Knowledge Communities by updating your AIA member profile.
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