AIA FLINT – Membership Levels

Architect

Qualifications
Individuals licensed to practice architecture in a U.S. State or Territory are eligible to become AIA Members.

Benefits

  • Join other AIA Michigan members at industry events and other networking opportunities
  • Receive discounts on a variety of AIA approved continuing education credits, programs, and AIA documents
  • AIA membership qualifies your firm for affordable group health insurance
  • Access to dedicated staff at AIA Michigan, committed to helping you make the most of your membership
  • Receive a subscription to AIA National Magazine
  • Newly licensed architects receive free admission to the AIA Michigan Design Retreat

Dues
The AIA is a three-tiered organization, which means your membership must be maintained at each level. However, only one check, for the total amount, should be made payable to the American Institute of Architects and submitted with your membership application.

Become a Member.

Professional Affiliate

Qualifications
Individuals who are not otherwise eligible for membership in The American Institute of Architects. Professional Affiliate membership is a state membership and is open to constructors, construction managers, manufacturing representatives, engineers, interior designers, planners, landscape architects, artists and those in government, education, journalism, manufacturing, industry and other fields allied to architecture.

Benefits

  • Join other AIA Michigan members at industry events and other networking opportunities
  • Brand Association ~ Membership includes the use of the title Professional Affiliate of AIA Michigan and your local chapter in your marketing materials
  • Sponsorship ~ Opportunities to meet peers and potential business alliance partners. As a sponsor, receive recognition on our continuing education page of the website with your logo and a direct link to your website.
  • AIA Construction Documents ~ AIA Michigan Professional Affiliate members receive a 30% discount on all paper documents. As the state’s only full-service distributor, AIA Michigan maintains a complete inventory of the latest AIA Contract Documents.
  • AIA Michigan e-newsletter ~ You are automatically subscribed to the AIA Michigan Newsletter and e-notices for programs. Your local chapter may also have a newsletter and program invitations. Your membership will be announced in the AIA Michigan e-newsletter.
  • Health Care Benefits ~ AIA Michigan offers several programs including the AIA Michigan Trust for health, dental, optical and life insurance, at a discounted rate. We also offer discounted auto and homeowners insurance.
  • Continuing Education Programs ~ Sponsor and participate in AIA Michigan Chapter programs. Professional affiliates receive member pricing on all events. Advanced mailings for programing
  • includes, but not limited to, health facilities, education conference, mid-summer conference,
  • design retreat and awards, codes and Building Enclosure Council.
  • Staff ~ Access to dedicated staff at AIA Michigan committed to helping you make the most of your membership.

Dues
The AIA is a three-tiered organization, which means your membership must be maintained at each level. However, only one check, for the total amount, should be made payable to the American Institute of Architects and submitted with your membership application.

Become a Member.

Associate

Qualifications (must qualify for one of the following)

  • Recent graduate with a degree in architecture
  • Currently enrolled in the Intern Development Program (IDP) and working toward their license
  • Anyone currently working under the supervision of an architect
  • Anyone who holds a degree in architecture
  • Faculty member who is not licensed in a university program in architecture

Benefits

  • Join other AIA Michigan members at industry events and other networking opportunities
  • Receive AIA Michigan publications: The Bulletin, and e-newsletter updates
  • AIA membership qualifies your firm for affordable group health insurance
  • Access to dedicated staff at AIA Michigan, committed to helping you make the most of  your membership
  • New graduates receive the first year of national dues FREE
  • First year Associate Members are able to attend the AIA National Convention for FREE

Dues
The AIA is a three-tiered organization, which means your membership must be maintained at each level. However, only one check, for the total amount, should be made payable to the American Institute of Architects and submitted with your membership application.

Become a Member.

Emeritus

Qualifications
An AIA member for 15 successive years and one of the following:

  • At least 65 years of age
  • Is incapacitated and unable to work in the architecture profession

Benefits

  • Receive AIA Michigan publications: The Bulletin, and e-newsletter updates
  • Access to dedicated staff at AIA Michigan committed to helping you make the most of your membership
  • Join other AIA Michigan members at industry events and other networking opportunities
  • Receive discounts on a variety of AIA approved continuing education credits, programs and AIA documents
  • AIA membership qualifies your firm for affordable group health insurance
  • Receive subscription to AIA National magazine

Dues
The AIA is a three-tiered organization, which means your membership must be maintained at each level. However, only one check, for the total amount, should be made payable to the American Institute of Architects and submitted with your membership application.

Become a Member.