International Associate AIA Membership: What's in it for me?
(Find out about an additional 50% off local membership for educators!***)

Please note: New International Associate members must live or work within the Chapter where you join. If you have questions, please contact AIA National at 800-242-3837 to determine your local Chapter.

Dear Prospective International Associate AIA Member:

Individuals who are licensed to practice architecture in a country other than the US are eligible to become International Associate AIA members and use the "Intl. Assoc. AIA" credential.

Right now you can join and get up to 15 months for the cost of 12! Your dues of $347.00 cover membership at all three levels (national, state and local), effective now through December 31, 2010.*

Keeping you up to date with changes that affect you, your livelihood, and how you practice architecture, AIA provides a voice for the architectural professional that reaches every level of government. AIA members may also join any of the many Knowledge Communities. These interest areas provide access to in-depth information, services, knowledge, and career needs for your particular area of practice.

These are a few more ways AIA membership adds value to your professional life:

• Discounts on our ARE preparation seminars and Professional Development Seminars, Home Tours, Design Awards Gala, and our Masters of Architecture lecture series at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

• Free admission to monthly Committee Programs on topics like Building Performance and Regulations, CAD, the Environment, Architecture for Health Care, Historic Resources, Interiors, and Urban Design—most are eligible for CE credit!

• Special member prices on AIA contract documents on paper or CD-ROM, personal and professional insurance through AIA Trust, and a variety of business and travel related promotions through AIAdvantage partner companies

• Invitation-only Chapter events such as the Board Installation & Holiday Party

• Discounted use of our online job listings and free use of our résumé file to post or search for a job!

Please fill out completely and return it to AIA, along with the following:

1. A check for $347.00,* payable to AIA (this covers your AIA dues through Dec. 31, 2010) or your MasterCard, VISA or American Express billing information for this amount

2. A copy of your architectural license or diploma from another country

If you have any questions regarding membership, please don’t hesitate to contact me at the Chapter Office. We look forward to working with you in the months and years to come.


Steve Tanner
Membership Director, AIA Los Angeles Chapter


* Dues rate is good for new International Associate members with a join date of Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, 2009. Full year International Associate dues (Jan.-Dec.) are currently $374.00 for second year members and $405.00 for the third year & thereafter. Continuing education activity of 18 hours/year, of which 8 must be Health Safety and Welfare related (and four of the HSW must be in sustainability), is not required for Int’l. Associate members, though we encourage you to take part in as many programs as you have time and interest for.

**Architect and Associate members who work for a college or university are eligible to take ½ off the local (AIA/LA) portion of your dues. Please contact the AIA Los Angeles  to calculate the correct local dues for educators. National and State dues remain unchanged.

Click here to download the International Associate Application