Architect
AIA membership is for architects who want to share the knowledge, resources, and strength of the AIA community. Together we help create better places to work and live through education, advocacy, and professional development.
Why Join AIA Seattle?
Education
- Online continuing-education (CE) transcript available at Career Center
- CE support and license protection through over 50 AIA Seattle continuing education offerings annually
- 50%-70% discounted attendance at AIA Seattle in-person classes and forums and discounts for virtual programs
- Support for licensure through the free use of study materials, and support from groups like Laddership for mentoring and the Young Architects Forum
Community
- Discounted attendance at AIA Seattle celebratory events and networking opportunities
- Access to more than 20 AIA Seattle committees
- Submittal discount for AIA Seattle’s Honor Awards for Washington Architecture
- Submittal discounts for other recognition programs
- Honor Awards commemorative publication which celebrates architecture in and from Washington state mailed directly to members
- Comprehensive news about the industry and engagement opportunities regularly delivered by email and available online
- Community centered advocacy efforts in core areas of climate, housing, and Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Credibility and Professional Support
- 30% off AIA Contract Documents
- AIA Trust protection through professional liability, term life and other insurance coverage
- AIA National discounts on products and services such as shipping, technology, and more
- Use of AIA credentials as assurance that you adhere to a professional code of ethics
- Exclusive resume postings and access to post your resume on the ‘Resume Board’
- Advocacy work on behalf of the industry
- Access to published compensation reports which AIA Seattle purchases for use by members
Explore AIA National’s Member Benefits including the Career Center for access to your transcripts and national educational and job opportunities.
Would You Like to Learn More about Paying Dues by Installment or Adjusted Level?
Dues can be paid by installment on the AIA National website. AIA Seattle supports member applications for dues adjustments based on AIA National’s framework for hardship which include financial hardship, unemployment/partial employment, medical disability, sabbatical and family leave. AIA Seattle’s policy is to support all hardship requests of members based on self-identification, without requiring documentation. Make a confidential request to AIA Seattle for a dues adjustment by reaching out to Olivia Weninger, oliviaw@aiaseattle.org, who will support you to complete AIA National’s Dues Adjustment Form.
Ready for the Next Phase of Your Career
Emeritus Membership
Any Architect/Associate member may apply for Emeritus status who has been in good standing in the Institute for fifteen successive years immediately prior to his or her application, and either (i) has attained the age of 70, and is retired from the profession of architecture, or (ii) is so incapacitated as to be unable to work in the profession. Exceptions are available upon application.
To learn more about and apply for Emeritus status, contact Olivia Weninger.
