Founded in 1881, AIA San Francisco today represents more than 2,000 architects, designers and affiliated professionals in the Bay Area. As the largest chapter in California, members enjoy access to a network of leaders and resources that help promote architecture and design.
Member Benefits Include:
AIA is where the architecture and design communities come together to share knowledge, gain expertise, get connected, and stay involved. Whether you’re an experienced architect or emerging professional, recent graduate, sole practitioner running your own practice or mentoring new architects or those seeking to become architects, architecture faculty, or those affiliated with architecture, AIA has tools and resources that support you at every stage.
- Connects with global community of more than 96,000 professionals who share your passion for architecture, design, and the built environment
- Opportunities to mold the architecture profession, public policy, and practice
- Gain access to research, career resources, and partner discounts through AIA National
- Over 150+ continuing education programs and events annually
- Discounted registration to all AIASF educations events for LUs/HSWs
- Enjoy discounts to programs, events, and competitions, including Community Alliance Awards, Design Awards, Small Firms, Great Projects publication, Symposia, and Architecture + the City festival events
- Receive discounts on AIASF Job Board postings and Digital Advertising
- Complimentary subscription to AIA's magazine, ARCHITECT
- Exclusive savings on car rentals, office resources, and insurance through the AIA Trust*
*The AIA Trust is a free risk management resource, offering benefit programs and practice resources for AIA Members.
All individual member types (Architect, Associate, Component Affiliate, Individual/Student Allied) receive the full benefits listed above.
Corporate Allied members additionally receive five (5) Individual Allied accounts as a benefit to staff members at their firm.
Membership Types
Currently enrolled in the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) and working toward licensure
Currently work under the supervision of an architect or hold a degree in architecture
Faculty member in a university program in architecture
$472
Student studying architecture or an affiliated major
Student application (proof of student status required)
$0
