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When you join the Institute, you become a part of a design community fostering a culture of architecture, mutual support and idea sharing, and where exciting opportunities at local and national levels await.
Our Emerging Architects and Graduates Network (EmAGN) supports graduates and emerging architects in their transition from student to industry professionals through a range of programs.
Exclusive member pricing on the PALs program. A comprehensive registration preparation program, covering key knowledge areas assessed in the Architectural Practice Exam
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Complete your application form and online payment.
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Get access to your Associate RAIA post-nominal and all the exclusive benefits!
Experienced graduates of architecture, non-practicing architects working in non-traditional roles and academics with accredited qualifications, who meet the below criteria are eligible for Associate membership.
Professional architecture courses in Australia are subject to accreditation administered by the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia through the AACA Architecture Program Accreditation Procedure in Australia and New Zealand. Please click the link to check if your course is accredited.
Individual members can pay either by one annual payment or in four quarterly instalments.
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.
Parental Leave
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.
Post Graduate Leave
Individual members who have reduced or left work due to undertaking post-graduate studies to further their career in the built environment are eligible for the Post Graduate Leave discounted fee option. Submit your application form followed by the concession form.
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EmAGN (Emerging Architects and Graduates Network) is the Institute’s network supporting graduates and emerging architects in their transition from student to experienced architect.
There are EmAGN groups active in all states and territories.
For more information about events and activities across the EmAGN network visit the dedicated website or connect via social media.
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.
