Join AIA Memphis
 
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. As AIA members, more than 85,000 licensed architects, emerging professionals, and corporate partners in design express their commitment to excellence and livability in our nation's buildings and communities.
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. Becoming a member means you will be joining your peers in a commitment to promote the highest standards of professional ethics and advance the value of the profession.
Some of the advantages of Architect (AIA) and Associate (Assoc. AIA) membership include:
  1. •    You become part of a three-tiered professional society over 150 years in existence with resources at the national, state, and local level
  2. •    Access to numerous professional resources and documents through our national web site at www.aia.org
  3. •    Educational programs at the local, state and national levels, including national and state conventions
  4. •    Subscription to National print and online magazines such as Architectural Record and AIArchitect
  5. •    Free local job postings through the AIA Memphis website
  6. •    National job postings through the AIA online Career Center
  7. •    Special auto, home, professional, office, health insurance packages, many at a discounted rate through AIA Advantage Program and AIA Trust Insurance
  8. •    A legislative voice on State and National issues
  9. •    Peer recognition through competitions, design awards and other program
  10. •    Support for Community Education and Outreach Programs to increase the awareness of the built environment and promote the profession
  11. •    Through the Emerging Professionals Committee, Associate members and interns can access resources for  mentorship, IDP, career services, ARE Exam Preparation in addition to networking with their peers at hosted site visits and social activities.
  12. •    Numerous other benefits at the local, state and national level that far outweigh the investment of joining.

Some of the advantages of Corporate Membership include:
  1. •     Get plugged in to what the architectural community is talking about by attending all events and programs at reduced member rates.
  2. •     Stand out from your competitors on the site where architects and the general public find up to date information on what is going on in the local industry. Each basic membership includes a listing on the Corporate Member Directory web page. Your contact information and link goes live the moment your application is approved and remains up through the end of the year - a great reason to get your membership in early! And it is not just about the web. We are committed to updating our entire membership on the support of our Corporate Members.
  3. •     Volunteer while building new relationships by serving on the committee of your choice.
  4. •     Receive monthly Corporate Member e-news updates with industry news and hot topics.
  5. •     NEW: Sponsoring events just got more exclusive! AIA Memphis events, programs, and all other marketing opportunities are now reserved for Corporate Members only.
  6. •     And more!
 
click here to download an Architect (AIA) member application.
click here to download an Associate (Assoc. AIA) member application.
Contact AIA Memphis to receive a complete Corporate Membership packet.
 
 
Membership Update
 
Free Membership for New Graduates
 
New college graduates can receive free introductory membership in the AIA.
 
May 2010 Graduates will receive free membership through December 31, 2011.
 
For more information and to see if you qualify click here