The American Institute of Architects

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.

Young Architects
Have you been licensed for 10 years or fewer? Discover the many resources available in the areas of leadership, mentorship, and fellowship.

Fellows of the AIA
Interested in networking with other Fellows? Learn more about the programs of the college and how you can connect.

Mentorship

The AIA encourages its members to nurture fellow professionals as they progress through the stages of their career.

Leadership
The AIA supports leadership as a core value of the architectural profession in training, outreach, advocacy and education.

Community
The AIA maintains several online networking groups to help you connect with other AIA members and allied professionals.

Design Matters
Seaside Interfaith Chapel, Seaside, Fla.
Architect: Merrill, Pastor & Colgan Architects

The challenge of designing a chapel for the New Urbanist town of Seaside was, according to architect Scott Merrill, AIA, that "it had to look like a church without reflecting any specific church tradition." Completed in 2001, the chapel received a 2004 Institute Honor Award for Architecture.

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Face of the AIA
Jinhee Park, AIA
Park is one of eight architects selected to receive the 2009 Young Architects Award.

Practice Tools
Understanding Work Preferences of Emerging Professionals
A survey of emerging professionals shows they value flexibility, regular feedback, open communi- cation channels, and the potential for future opportunities.

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The goals of the Young Architects Forum are to promote leadership, mentorship, and fellowship. Discover the many resources available for recently licensed architects. Learn more about the Young Architects Forum. Make sure you are listed as a Young Architect by updating your AIA member profile.

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The AIA makes it easy for you to connect with like-minded professionals who share your interests. Learn more about the Member Group and Communities available to you.

You can join a knowedge community by updating your AIA member profile .

Community Leadership

Collateral Organizations

Visit Careers in Architecture for more on becoming an architect as well as other careers that draw on the skills mastered by studying architecture.

4th International Architecture Biennale Rotterdam
Rotterdam and Amsterdam, Netherlands
September 24 - January 10, 2010

AIA Illinois Annual Conference
Normal, IL
November 5 - 7, 2009

Design as a Catalyst for Change Conference
Chicago, IL
November 5 - 7, 2009

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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 Architects Regional Liaison.
Fellows of the AIA can contact your COF Regional Representative.

You can also contact your local AIA chapter or the AIA National office.

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.

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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