AIA Central Valley members are entitled to a wealth of benefits:
AIA Advantage
The American Institute of Architects is committed to providing the tools you need to be successful. In addition to a vast architect-oriented network of resources, your membership offers exclusive discounts on products and services through the AIA Advantage program to help you operate your business more effectively. Our partners are industry leaders that provide you with value-added offers and significant savings on products and services you use daily.
Learn more about the benefits available through our Partners:
Bank of America
Dell
FedEx
Hertz
Office Depot
UPS
World Architecture News.com (WAN)
AIA Trust
Continuing Education
AIA Central Valley offers a variety of building tours, educational seminars and social events. The Chapter also schedules specialized education programs and resources including Architects Registration Exam (ARE) Test Prep classes, Americans With Disability Act (ADA) Seminars and Sustainable Design (SD) Courses
Committees
Member Firms are supported and promoted through the work of committees. Individual members also have the chance to participate in these committees, providing networking opportunities and exposure to different facets of the profession. Click here to see the list of Chapter committees.
Design Awards
Member firms have the opportunity to submit projects under the firm’s name in the chapter’s bi-ennial Design Awards competition. Individual members and sole proprietors have the opportunity to enter submissions under their own name in categories tailored to the nature of their practices. Visit the chapter’s Flicker page to see pictures from our 2009 Design Awards Gala.
Contract Documents
Members receive a generous 30% discount on AIA documents. Prepared by the AIA with the consensus of owners, contractors, attorneys, architects, engineers, and others, the documents have been finely tuned during their 120-year history. As a result, these comprehensive contracts and forms are now widely recognized as the industry standard. Click here to view the full list of contract documents.
Career Center
Need to find a job or locate a potential employee? Look no further than the AIA Career Center.
Legislative Representation
AIA California Council supports and provides legislative representation at the state level, monitoring and affecting issues that impact the profession. Visit AIACC.
Library Access
AIA Central Valley has an extensive library for use by Chapter members. From books on urban planning and history to graphics and practice management, there is bound to be something for you. Need to review The Handbook of Professional Practice? We have it. Download the complete library list.
Preparing for licensure? AIA Central Valley has three complete library sets of the Kaplan ARE 4.0 study materials which include study guides, question/answer guides, vignettes, flash cards, and access to online sample tests. Ballast study books, ArchiFlash cards, LEED Green Associate study set, SOLUTIONS by Dorf, and CSE flash cards are available too. Download a list of the ARE 4.0 study materials.
Meeting Space
The Chapter office is available for meetings and events at a significant discount to our members. Click here to download a Gallery Diagram and a Rental Application.
Firm Directory
Member Firms are represented on AIA National website via searchable database (alpha and specialty). Click here to manage your firm profile on the AIA National database.
ARE Seminar Series
AIA Central presents an annual Architectural Registration Exam (ARE) Review for young associates ready to become licensed architects. The comprehensive series is composed of classes that focus on the multiple choice and graphics vignettes. All classes are led by experienced architects and allied professionals who prepare candidates with the basic material covered in each of the exam sections. Click here to view our ARE Seminar calendar/registration form.
AIA Bookstore Discounts
Purchase books on architecture and design, in addition to gift and logo items. You’ll find the best books on architecture and design—whether new titles or classic bestsellers. You’ll also discover unusual cards and gifts for all ages, in all price ranges, for your favorite architect or design buff—including you. AIA members receive a minimum of 10% off. Click here to visit the bookstore.
Wage Survey
Access to the wage survey produced by the National AIA as well as Management Design.
Ready to join? Visit our Membership page to download an application.
For questions about the value and benefits of AIA membership please send an email to Jennifer Blankenship-Gowin or call the Chapter office at 916-444-3658.
