Professional standards for AIA members

AIA’s Antitrust Compliance Policy applies to AIA members, officers, employees, and others involved in AIA’s operations and activities. Find out what actions to take and avoid in this helpful overview.

One of the most common violations handled by the National Ethics Council relates to the attribution of credit. The NEC’s Guidelines for the Attribution of Credit can help parties decide on and structure attribution.

The AIA Bylaws outline AIA's day-to-day rules and procedures and provide comprehensive guidelines and outline responsibilities for members, groups, and other entities within AIA.

The AIA Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct applies to the professional activities of all AIA members, regardless of their membership category. The code covers general obligations as well as obligations to the public, to clients, to the profession, to colleagues, and to the environment.

This Non-Discrimination, Anti-Harassment, & Complaint Policy applies to all AIA members, AIA employees, partners, sponsors, vendors, and others in connection with AIA operations, while attending or engaged in AIA-hosted events or activities, or while at an AIA venue (such as at AIA’s offices); or when participating in business or social activities or discussions at AIA.

One of the benefits that comes with AIA membership is the right to use the AIA member designation after their name. The AIA designation signals the highest standards of architectural practice, and it’s recognized by clients, the public, colleagues, and the AEC industry as a standard of excellence. This resource covers eligible membership categories and rules governing use of the designation.

One of the benefits of AIA membership is the ability to use the AIA member logo, as outlined in Section 2.02 and Section 2.121 of AIA’s Bylaws. This privilege is reserved for individual members, including Architect members, Associate members, International Associate members, and Emeritus members, who are in good standing. Architecture firms may also use the AIA member logo, provided that a majority of the firm's owners are AIA members. The member logo represents a commitment to upholding the Institute’s values and standards and signifies association with the AIA’s mission. This resource provides detailed information on the guidelines governing the use of the member logo.