Members find their deepest connection to AIA through their local and state chapters. AIA Pennsylvania’s nearly 3,000 members are also served and represented by eight local chapters or sections throughout the Commonwealth.

A variety of members-only volunteer opportunities at the local, state, and national chapters give you the chance to expand your network, stretch your skills, give back, share knowledge, and support your profession’s growth and development.

Members receive the Career Center’s Job Flash emails with career opportunities from firms across Pennsylvania.

AIA diligently safeguards your profession and fights for architecture that does more by advocating at the federal, state, and local government levels for policies that advance the architect's role in the built environment, improve firms' business climate, thwart encroachment, and protect the public's health, safety, and welfare.

Certificate programs, LU ǀ HSW courses, AXP hours, and more—AIA’s best-in-class CE is available through the national Conference on Architecture, AIAU, AIA Pennsylvania and your local chapter, regional and national AIA events, an extensive network of AIA-approved CE providers, and more. 

Local, state, and national chapter mentorship programs  and scholarships (*link to grants and scholarships page featuring ARE Grant and WLS Scholarship) provide members with additional resources and connections to support their professional development and leadership skillsets in the profession and broader community.