Membership Benefits

The following list highlights the general benefits all members receive from The American Institute of Architects.

From AIA Tennessee and AIA East Tennessee

  • Subscription to AIA East Tennessee’s and AIA Tennessee newsletters
  • Complimentary or discounted entry fees to seminars and events
  • A discount on AIA Contracts and Documents
  • Convenient access to job openings via the newsletter
  • Professional development through many active Chapter committees, task forces, and educational programs
  • Strong governmental affairs presence and professional lobbying activities
  • Annual awards programs and publicity for the winners
  • Membership discounts on many of the programs and activities occurring throughout the year. Such as:
    • Seminars
    • National Convention
    • Golf and Volleyball Tournaments
    • Project Tours
    • Continuing Education Opportunities
    • ARE Preparation Programs
    • Opportunities for Emerging Professionals
    • Mentoring Opportunities
    • Social/Networking Activities

Of special interest to Allied Members and Partners:

  • Access to all Chapter programs/events
  • Special social networking opportunities for soft marketing
  • See Partnership Opportunities for more details

For Architects and Associate Members, AIA nationally includes:

  • Participation in national Knowledge Communites
  • Access to www.aia.org, the national web site for architects
  • National lobbying efforts
  • Awards and honors programs
  • Program and Research grants and scholarship opportunities
  • Subscription to AIArchitect, the members’ online newsletter
  • Subscription to Architect magazine
  • Professional development programs
  • AIA Advantage discounted programs for car rental, phone service, office machines, etc.

So join the AIA Today

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