The Institute welcomes individuals who have a strong interest in architecture and supports their professional endeavors in relation to the built environment.
Affiliate membership provides the opportunity to connect with professionals in architecture and other related fields, and to continue learning about best practices in the design and creation of physical environments that are improving lives.
Get access to an extensive collection of architectural practice advisory and guidance notes
Easily match with fellow members of the Institute using the member-exclusive online platform
Connect and discuss with members on topics that matter to you
Receive the official journal of record of the Australian Institute of Architects by print or digitally
The institute supports a range of prizes and competitions that recognise outstanding contributions
Stay connected with the architecture profession
Access continuing professional development programs provided by the Institute
Resources that support you in knowing your rights
Exclusive member benefits and discounts just for being a member
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Connect and engage with other members of the profession through various local Chapter and national networking events.
Enjoy discounts on a range of products and services offered by our corporate partners.
The application will take 10 minutes to complete. Please have your certified qualification document handy!
Complete your application form and online payment.
Hang tight! Your application will be reviewed within 5 business days. If we need additional supporting documents, we will contact you by email.
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Members must have a tertiary qualification (bachelor degree or higher) in a built environment related discipline (Eg. Landscape architect, interior designer, interior architect, industrial designer). This can include holders of an undergraduate degree (ie 3 year Bachelor of Architecture).
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Members can also have overseas architecture tertiary qualifications (bachelor degree or higher) not recognised in Australia as being equivalent to the Masters of Architecture (AU) and therefore do not yet qualify automatically to undertake the Architectural Practice Examination
Individual members can pay either by one annual payment or in four quarterly instalments.
Access to the full suite of Australian Standards is exclusive to enrolled staff of A+ Practices. For more information or to apply for a practice membership, click here or email membership@architecture.com.au
Please email the membership team at membership@architecture.com.au to unlock your account.
Concessional fees are available to members working the equivalent of 2 days or less per week. Submit your application form followed by the concession form.
The Institute offers a childcare concession to those who work 20 hours or less per week. Submit your application form followed by the concession form.
To re-join, please complete the application form. It is important that you sign In at the top of the application form so that previous membership records are retained. If you are having difficulty logging in please contact the membership team.
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The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
