Membership

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To become a member of the AIA, and specifically AIA Florida Southwest, you can read about our different membership categories, and then visit the links for more information and an application. If you have any questions, please email: membership@aiaflasw.org

The benefits of AIA membership extend through all levels of the AIA, from National and State to the this local chapter. The AIA represents the architectural profession and can provide the resources and the tools to help you meet your professional challenges whether you are an intern or a firm principal, an architect working alone or in a large firm, a government employee, or a corporate architect.

To become a member with AIA Florida Southwest, you will also enroll for membership with AIA Florida, and AIA National.

Your benefits at the state level include:

• Advocacy, Action, and Access. The AIA is working for you at all levels of government to protect the integrity and value of your profession. Advocates for AIA Florida are increasingly proactive as we take action to advance the profession of architecture. With our growing access to information and public policy leaders, AIA Florida has become a more effective legislative voice.

• Information, Input, and Insurance. Through the Florida Caribbean Architect magazine and our weekly newsletter, the Friday Facts, AIA Florida keeps you informed of issues relating to your profession. Through the timelines of Friday Facts, you are provided insight into developing issues and provided opportunities for input. Perhaps most importantly, AIA membership provides an inexpensive insurance against legal and regulatory efforts that may harm your practice.

• Association, Advertising, and Advancement. Your Association with AIA provides you with an excellent venue for networking and professional development. Through discounted advertising, continuing education, and documents, AIA members are provided unparalleled opportunities for professional advancement
Along with the multitude of benefits to members of AIA Florida are the benefits that you receive from the National office as well. These include:

• Attain recognition of your superior architectural standing by clients, colleagues and the public from your use of the AIA insignia, personalized membership certificate lapel pin, AIA print and broadcast advertising campaigns, and opportunities for design awards and leadership service.

• AIA.org, the new state-of-the-art Internet portal with customized access via myAIA, is available exclusively to you as an AIA member. Tailor information you want and need about the AIA and the architectural profession for easy access enabling you to place all the Institute resources, documents, and Internet links that you use regularly at your fingertips for quick access, and receive AIA news.

• Promote your firm and expand your contacts with a listing in our online directory, AIA Access.

• Educational programs including online education, PIA programs, and AIA National conventions, keep you informed with the latest information and CES program offerings.

• eNewsletters compiled by AIA professional interest areas (PIA’s) containing news briefs, competition and event updates, and insights on emerging trends in the design profession.

• Professional Interest Areas (PIA’s) provide you with access to in-depth information, services, knowledge, and career needs for your particular areas of architectural practice.

• Access to AIA’s enhanced Knowledge Center, an unparalleled resource that provides you with cutting-edge information to enhance your architectural practice.

• AIA documents, the industry standard, offered in paper and electronic format –with a 30% discount and special electronic user license for AIA members.

• Online AIA Bookstore offers special member discounts of up to 30%

• Access the AIA Library & Archives online catalog to request a loan of library books. Contact the Library & Archives for specialized research and customized slide shows through InfoCentral at 800-AIA-3837.

• Nationwide job postings and resume listings available at AIA’s online Career Center.

• AIA Advantage Program, along with AIA Trust insurance programs, offers you special benefit programs, savings, and discounts for your practice and your family.

• Publications and resources including Architectural Record, AIArchitect, AIA contract documents, and a full range of print and electronic publications, are available to help you make your practice more successful.

• The American Architectural Foundation works to improve the designed environment by fostering greater public awareness and public stewardship of America’s architectural heritage.

When you join the AIA team, you are committing yourself to a high standard of professional ethics furthering your professional development, and advancing the value of your profession. Join today! You will be welcomed by 80,000 of your colleagues.