AIA Minnesota membership offers tools and resources to help members network, collaborate, advance their value, learn new skill sets, advocate for the profession. Members gain the credibility of the AIA designation, participate in excellent continuing education programs, benefit from the government lobbying that is done on the profession’s behalf, and advance their careers through the leadership development programs offered.

If you would like more information, and a membership packet to be mailed to you, please call our office at 612-338-6763 or email Amber Allardyce, Membership Director.

ADVOCATE.

	“The Homes by Architects Tour has allowed me to connect with future clients as well as promote the value of architecture to the general public.” Jeremiah Battles, AIA Member since 2002
	“The value [of AIA] is undeniable: listening and learning from peers, leading and serving in humility, honoring and advocating for our profession.” Jay Isenberg, AIA Member since 1988
	“This spring I attended a rally at the Capitol where AIA Minnesota supported a bonding bill to spur the construction industry into action and implored our peers and constituency to add their voices to those of the contractors. This is one of many visible ways that the AIA Minnesota is working on behalf of the membership.” Drew Bjorklund, AIA Member since 1995
	"The connection of our AIA Minnesota committee, the Building Enclosure Council of Minnesota, to the National Institute of Building Science in Washington, DC, has given us a direct link and two way communication with advice and influence on those in government who depend on our knowledge for national direction in their decisions. It’s satisfying to see an opinion matter and take a positive shape on our every day lives." Judd Allen, AIA Member since 1997

Government Affairs Committee | COTE | Housing Advocacy Committee | Minnesota Design Team | RAVE Awards | Home of the Month | Volunteer Clearinghouse | Public Awareness Committee | Homes by Architects Tour | Committee on Design | Architecture Minnesota Committee

NETWORK.

	"As a Director for the AIA Minneapolis Board of Directors, I have been fortunate to become acquainted with many leaders in the architecture profession. As the Board of Directors comes together to make decisions on issues that affect the membership, we are also building relationships with each other that expand beyond the boardroom." Lani Priddy, AIA Minnesota Member since 2004
	"Through [the AIA] network I have been able to shift my career focus, navigate through IDP and the ARE and challenge my design ideals." Erin McKiel, AIA Member since 2005
	"The Draughting Club opens up a channel of communication between the Emerging Professionals and the AIA Minneapolis Board, providing a supportive network for all those involved." Rachel Spires, Associate AIA Member since 2007

AIA Minnesota Annual Convention | Chapter programs | Social Events | Committee Chairs | Board(s) of Directors | Members in Transition | Mentorship | Lake Superior Design Retreat | Draughting Club | Chapter Luncheons | Golf Outing

LEARN.

	“Through the AIA I have had the opportunity to make real friendships with many members, improve my professional skills at various functions and give back to the industry by participating in activities that move our industry forward.” Jay Sandgren, Allied AIA Member since 1997
	“The AIA Leadership FORUM allowed me to learn from and work with established leaders in the profession while developing my own leadership skills.” Heidi Neumueller, AIA Member since 2006

Exhibit Hall | Building Codes | Building Enclosures | COTE | Intern Development Program | Small Firms | Council of Firms | BIM Breakfast Club | Continuing Education Committee | Leadership FORUM | Architecture in the Schools Committee

RESOURCES.

“The AIA Minnesota web site is the ideal place to make links within our own community – connecting the right architect to the right opportunity.” Rich Varda, AIA Minnesota member since 1981

Contract Documents | Matrix Monthly Newsletter | Architecture Minnesota Magazine | Architectural Registration Exam Study Materials | AIA Minnesota Job & Resume Bank | AIA Minnesota Office for Members’ Use | Local & National Websites | AIA Minnesota Library