Membership Categories
Benefits of AIA New York Chapter Membership

AIA New York Chapter and Center for Architecture Membership Categories
Starred (*) categories belong to the American Institute of Architects, AIA New York State and the AIA New York Chapter.

Architect Member (AIA)* is for those licensed to practice architecture in U.S. State or Territory.

Fellow (FAIA)* is for registered architect members of over 10 years who the National AIA Jury of Fellows has honored for contributing notably to the advancement of the profession of architecture.

Click HERE for a full list of active New York Chapter Fellows as of Feb. 2008 (PDF)

Emeritus Members (can be AIA or FAIA)* are registered architects who have been AIA members for 15 successive years and are 60 years of age and fully retired or 70 years of age, or are incapacitated and unable to work in the profession.

Associate Member (Assoc. AIA)* is for those who

  • Are interns participating in career responsibilities and working toward licensure
  • Are working under the supervision of an architect
  • Hold a degree in architecture from an NAAB accredited school. (Complimentary membership is available for up to 18 months, ending on 12/31 of year following graduation).
  • Are faculty members in a university program in architecture

International Associate Architect Member (Int'l Assoc. AIA)* is for those who hold an architecture license or equivalent from a non-U.S. Licensing authority.

Center for Architecture Corporate Member (click here for a list of corporate members (PDF)) offers firms and organizations in industries related to architecture the opportunity to become local affiliates. Three affiliation levels are available, Aluminum, Steel and Platinum. Depending on the level, 2, 5 or 10 individuals in the firm are named to receive the benefits as Center for Architecture Professional Members. (Click here for a corporate member brochure.)

Center for Architecture Professional Member offers individuals working in an allied profession such as construction, engineering, historic preservation, interior design, landscape design, law, product design/manufacturing, etc. the opportunity to become local affiliates.

Center for Architecture Public Member offers architectural enthusiasts who do not work in the field the opportunity to become local affiliates.

Center for Architecture Student Member offers those who are currently a full-time student of any accredited institution the opportunity to become local affiliates. AIAS members of Accredited Architecture Schools in New York State can have complimentary membership. Please use the application form here to apply; include a copy of your School ID with the returned application.

Center for Architecture Corresponding Member offers AIA Members in other chapters the opportunity to be affiliated with the AIA New York Chapter as well.

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Benefits of Membership in the AIA New York Chapter
(Note: Architect and Associate members receive all benefits; other Chapter members do not receive State and National benefits.)

Publications:

  • Oculus the chapter’s quarterly magazine
  • Weekly calendar and electronic newsletter, e-Oculus
  • Annual AIA New York Chapter Directory of Architecture Firms
  • Architectural Record and AIA New York State Architects Desk (for Architect, Associate, and International Associate Members)

    • Marketing:

  • Searchable web site directory of member-run Architecture Firms on aiany.org and through the national AIA web site’s Architect Finder
  • Links to Corporate members in related industries
  • Architecture Firm Portfolios housed in Center for Architecture Library

    • Professional Development:

  • Free Continuing Education Programming for members*
  • Over 20 Program Committees and interest groups for face-to-face professional dialogue and education (click here for a committee list)
  • Resume Bank on web site for job seekers and employers
  • Access to the AIA National Career Center
  • 10-20% off Kaplan AEC Education professional development materials for CES and ARE preparation (visit: www.kaplanaecarchitecture.com and use partner login: ALAINY)

    • Memberships/Affiliations:

  • AIA members can receive 15% off Guggenheim Membership (www.guggenheim.org)
  • AIA members can receive 30% off Museum of the City of New York Membership (www.mcny.org)
  • Fee paid for qualifying projects entered to Access Architecture with REED Construction Data (www.reedconstructiondata.com/access)

    • Programming:

  • Invitations to Center for Architecture Exhibition Openings
  • Discounted enrollment in AIA New York Chapter Design Awards Program
  • From exhibitions to receptions, local involvement encourages fellowship and increases knowledge of professional practice issues

    • The AIA New York Chapter is an active advocate at the city and state levels. Your membership in the AIA helps to bolster the design industry’s voice in the public arena. By participating in Lobby Day, testifying in a variety of public hearings, and interfacing with key elected officials and public agencies, the Chapter brings members' concerns and suggestions about design and construction issues to the table.

    Visit: www.aia.org to learn about the wide array of member benefits provided through the National American Institute of Architects Headquarters, and www.aianys.org to learn about benefits provided by AIA New York State.

    If you have don’t see a benefit here which you expected or have suggestions for additional services, please contact, Suzanne Mecs, smecs@aiany.org, Director of Member Services, 212-358-6115.

    *Some program exceptions apply.