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Become a Member of AIA
No matter where you live, where you practice, or where you are in your career, your AIA membership connects you to top-quality education, critical business and career resources, and a community deeply engaged in promoting the value of architecture.
All AIA members (excluding local and firm allied members) who want to join or renew will do so directly with AIA National (links below). AIA is a three-tiered organization and to become a member, you must join all levels; Local, State, and National.
Download the AIA’s Member Benefits Guide for a comprehensive summary of the Value that your membership brings.
Membership Categories
New Members — 15 for 12! Join AIA as a new member after October 1, pay for the following year in full, and receive the last quarter of the year free as a bonus. That's up to 15 months of membership for the cost of one year.
Joining Later in the Year? New members will pay pro-rated membership rates depending on what month they join.
| Architect (AIA) — Licensed | $348.00 | $72.50 | $309.00 | $729.50 |
*Newly Licensed Architect Graduated Dues Program: Architect members attaining their initial license will be included in a program that phases in their national Architect dues over a three-year period. You must be a current Associate member renewing as an Architect for the first time. Learn more about graduated membership dues (Web). |
| Architect (AIA) — Newly Licensed Architect, Year 1* | $178.67 | $24.17 | $192.33 | $395.17 | |
| Architect (AIA) — Newly Licensed Architect, Year 2* | $263.33 | $48.33 | $250.67 | $562.33 | |
| Architect (AIA) — Newly Licensed Architect, Year 3* | $348.00 | $72.50 | $309.00 | $729.50 | |
| Associates (Assoc. AIA) | $94.00 | — | $134.00 | $228.00 | |
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Associate New Graduates (Assoc. AIA) Up to 18 months of FREE membership after graduation |
— | — | — | $0.00 | |
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International Associate AIA (Int'l Assoc. AIA) |
$183.00 | — | $223.00 | $406.00 | |
| Individual Local Allied Member | $300.00 | — | — | $300.00 | |
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Firm Local Allied Member (up to 3 members) |
$500.00 | — | — | $500.00 |
Enjoy Local AIA Member Benefits
Annual Design Awards
The Annual Design Awards is Hawaii’s oldest program of its type — held annually since 1958 — and provides an avenue for AIA Honolulu architects to be recognized by their peers for their effort and dedication to excellence in architectural design.
ARE Resource Library & Prep Sessions
Preparing for licensure? AIA Honolulu’s ARE Resource Library features several study materials including study guides, question/answer guides, vignettes, flash cards, and access to online sample tests.
We also hold several ARE Prep Session throughout the year. Check our web calendar for the next session.
Rent Our Space
Rent our space for your next meeting, retreat, class, or reception in the historic Fort Street Mall business district in downtown Honolulu!
Members get a significant discount when renting!
Committees
Our active Committees are your opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals to learn, collaborate, and share ideas in areas of professional interest. The committees help to increase your understanding of a specific area of the profession, from sustainable design to technology in practice.
Firm Finder
AIA Honolulu firms are welcome to enlist in our online database. Our Firm Finder makes it easy for potential clients to search for architects within areas of specialization and location.
Job Board (Local & National)
Looking for a new job? Searching for a new employee?
The AIA Honolulu Job Board provides the latest local opportunities. Members and non-members can post job listings for a nominal fee.
Or visit AIA National's Career Center where available jobs across the nation are listed.
News & Publications
Island Architect Weekly: Our local weekly e-newsletter that comes out every Tuesday with the latest news about upcoming events, continuing education opportunities, changes affecting your practice, AIA contract document updates, and more.
Members Save! Discounts on advertising opportunities are provided to all AIA Honolulu members!
Hawaii Business Subscription: AIA Honolulu members can enjoy a free annual subscription to Hawaii Business magazine. Hawaii Business and their parent company Pacific Basin Communications is our publication partner for our Annual Design Awards program.
Membership Status Change
Change from Assoc. AIA to AIA
Congratulations on passing the ARE exams and becoming a licensed architect!
Download the Architect Membership Elevation Form and email it directly to AIA National at memberservices@aia.org.
Change to Member Emeritus
A Member Emeritus is an architect member who has applied for and been granted emeritus status by the Institute as set out in the Institute’s Bylaws. Emeritus members are not required to fulfill the AIA/CES requirement to retain membership.
Are you an AIA member retiring from the profession? We would still like for you to be involved with AIA Honolulu!
Membership Lapsed?
AIA members who do not renew their membership by April 15, 2023 will be lapsed.
Lapsed architect members no longer have the right to use the AIA (or Assoc. AIA designation for associate members).
Transferring In/Out of the State?
At the written request of a member, the Institute shall transfer the member’s assignment from one chapter to another provided that the transferring member either lives or works within the territory of the new chapter. AIA Bylaws state that a member must be assigned to a local chapter based on their work or home zip code.
Fill out a Transfer Request Form and email it directly to AIA National at memberservices@aia.org.
Questions?
Ask AIA National: Email AIA membership services at memberservices@aia.org or call them at (800) 242-3837 Option 2.
Ask AIA Honolulu: Email us at contact@aiahonolulu.org or call at (808) 628-7243.