Membership Info

AIA Membership involves a three-tiered membership system, with dues allocated and services provided at the local, state, and national levels. Dues are prorated on a quarterly basis throughout the year. To review the dues structure of all AIA San Diego membership levels, click here for the 2012 Dues Rates Sheet. Please direct any questions to Lily Roman, Memebership Coordinator at info@aiasandiego.org.

Five Ways to Renew Your AIA Membership

by Electronic Check, Credit/Debit Card Payment, Phone, Fax, or Mail 

Your renewal invoice is available online at www.aia.org/renew.  Payment can be made by electronic check, Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or American Express. 

Call 800-242-3837 to give payment information to an AIA representative. 

Fax the invoice with credit card payment information to 202-626-7547.

Print the invoice and mail it with your payment to:
The American Institute of Architects
c/o P.O. Box 64185
Baltimore, MD 21264-4185 

Membership Dues

Contact your local chapter staff at 619-232-0109, or AIA Information Central, 800-242-3837, to determine your state and local dues. 

Questions?

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HAS YOUR MEMBERSHIP LAPSED? 

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO REINSTATE YOUR AIA MEMBERSHIP

CONTACT AIA San Diego at info@aiasandiego.org or CALL (619) 232-0109,

TO DISCUSS THE RENEWAL PROCESS.

 Why become an AIA Member?  See what your fellow designers have to say about being part of the AIA.

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Are you advocating for the profession? See who is...click here for the video.

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AIA Architect Membership

Eligibility: Individuals currently licensed to practice architecture in a US state or territory. (Proof of licensure required for submittal with application.)

Architect Member Dues Rates

If you are a NEW Architect member and you join around October 1, 2011 you will receive 15 months of membership for the price of 12!

Rates below are the INTRODUCTORY RATES for NEW members.

$226.00 - AIA San Diego
$99.00 - AIA California Council (AIACC)
$246.00 - AIA National .....................................................................$571.00 TOTAL


Download the Architect Application
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If you would like to UPGRADE your membership to an AIA Architect Membership, review and complete the Membership Upgrade Form.

If you are a RETURNING Architect Member, see the 2012 Dues Rates Sheet to estimate your dues payment which is based on the number of years you have been a member.  Contact AIA San Diego, for more information. 

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AIA Associate Membership

Eligibility: Individuals not licensed to practice architecture, but meeting one (or more) of the following conditions:
* Hold a professional degree in architecture;
* Participate in career responsibilities recognized by licensing authorities as constituting credit toward licensure (interns);
* Work under the supervision of an architect in a professional or technical capacity;
* Serve as faculty member in a university program in architecture;
* A copy of your degree is required with membership application. An official or unofficial transcript can be provided in lieu of a copy of your degree as long as the transcript notes the date of graduation as well as the title of the degree (i.e. architecture).

Associate Member Dues Rates

If you are a NEW Associate member and you join around October 1, 2011 you will receive 15 months of membership for the price of 12!

Rates below are the INTRODUCTORY RATES for NEW members.

$122.00 - AIA San Diego
$13.00 - AIA California Council (AIACC)
$106.00 - AIA National .....................................................................$241.00 TOTAL

Download the Associate Membership Application.

If you are a RETURNING Associate Member, see the 2012 Dues Rates Sheet to estimate your dues payment which is based on the number of years you have been a member.  Contact AIA San Diego, for more information. 

AIA Associate Membership for Recent Graduates
Eligibility: Individuals who graduate from an accredited school of architecture in 2011, and who meet the above requirements for Associate Membership, are eligible for a free membership rate through December 2012. A copy of your degree is required with membership application. An official or unofficial transcript can be provided in lieu of a copy of your degree as long as the transcript notes the date of graduation as well as the title of the degree (i.e. architecture).

New Graduate Associate Member Dues Rates


$0.00 - AIA San Diego
$0.00 - AIA California Council (AIACC)
$0.00 - AIA National ................................................................................$0.00 TOTAL


Download the Graduate Application
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International Associate Member Dues Rates


Eligibility: Individuals licensed to practice architecture in another country but not in the US.

If you are a NEW International Associate member and you join around October 1, 2011 you will receive 15 months of membership for the price of 12!

Rates below are the INTRODUCTORY RATES for NEW members.

   
$122.00 - AIA San Diego
$13.00 - AIA California Council (AIACC)
$178.00 - AIA National ......................................................................$313.00 TOTAL

 Download the International Associate Application - US Resident.
 Download the International Associate Application - Non-US Resident.

If you are a RETURNING International Associate Member, see the 2012 Dues Rates Sheet to estimate your dues payment which is based on the number of years you have been a member.  Contact AIA San Diego for more information. 

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AIA Emeritus Membership

Eligibility: According to our AIA National Bylaws 2.311 Architect Members.

Any Architect 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 65, or (ii) has achieved architect emeritus status under law in any state of the United States or (iii) is so incapacitated as to be unable to work in the profession.

Download the Emeritus status change form.

Additionally, if you would like to continue to receive the following local communications, such as:

-          Email communications with the latest, most relevant information about architecture and design impacting the architecture profession

-          E-newsletter, “Upcoming Events at AIA San Diego,” sent twice monthly with key information about programs, workshops, seminars, events, and news from the design world

-          AIA San Diego’s award-winning monthly newsletters, “Architecture San Diego” and “ArchiGram”

 Simply download the Emeritus Subscriber Form and include your annual payment as noted on the form.
 

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Corporate Allied Member Dues Rates

Eligibility: Design and construction industry professionals including contractors, designers, artists, engineers, and other members of the design and building professional community, as well as members of the public interested in the field of architecture. Click here for more info on Corporate Allied Membership and benefits.

If you are a NEW Allied member and you join around October 1, 2010 you will receive 15 months of membership for the price of 12!

AIA San Diego....................................................................$519.00 TOTAL

Download the Corporate Allied Application.

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Student Allied Member Dues Rates

Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in schools of architecture.

AIA San Diego:  ............................................................................$15.00 TOTAL

Download the Student Allied Application.

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Component Allied Member Dues Rates

Eligibility: Architects and Associates who are members of other AIA chapters and yet wish to receive the local benefits of being an AIA San Diego member may join as a Component Allied Member. 

AIA San Diego:  ............................................................................$216.00 TOTAL


Download the Component Allied Membership Application.

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Supplemental Dues Rates

Supplemental dues are one aspect of AIA membership that need a great deal of explanation. Please click here to read an overview of supplemental dues and staff will be happy to answer any additional questions you may have on this subject.

Because of the complex dues structure at AIA, you are highly encouraged to contact the AIA San Diego office to gain a complete and accurate understanding of the dues structure. Call us at 619.232.0109 or email: info@aiasandiego.org.

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Need To Update Your Contact Info?

If your address or other point of contact information has changed, simply download the form, complete it with your new info, and fax it back to us. We'll change your data throughout the AIA database so that you receive AIA national, AIA California Council, and local AIA San Diego info at the right place.

Download the Change of Address-Contact Info Form

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Transfer Your Membership To AIA San Diego

Have you just moved to San Diego, and you'd like to transfer your current membership over from another chapter? If you are a member in good standing, for this year, you may transfer your membership at no cost. The following year, you will be required to pay dues at the AIA San Diego rates.

To initiate your transfer, download The Transfer Membership form and submit it to your former chapter for their signature. Transfers usually take 2 months to be fully processed; including updating the addresses for your subscription to Architectural Record (AIA and Associate AIA members.)