⟵ Emerging Professionals (EPs)

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Mission:
Our mission is to provide an opportunity for discussion and growth for young architectural professionals as they work towards licensure, along with relevant resources for continued development after registration. We also foster a strong network of multidisciplinary members and non-members and promote the value of architecture through its impact in the community.
Meetings:
Second Thursdays at 5:00pm
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2025 Chair:
Alexandra Haddad, AIA
AIA 2025 Chair-Elect:
Nai'lah Bell
AIA Austin Staff Liason:
Tanya Zal
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Newly Licensed?

Architect members attaining their initial license will be included in a three year program that phases in your national Architect dues over a three year period.

  • 1st calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 1/3 the difference of Architect member rate
  • 2nd calendar year after licensure–renew at Associate member rate + 2/3 the difference of Architect member rate
  • 3rd calendar year after licensure–renew at Architect member rate

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Recently Graduated?

New graduate associate member – Graduates are offered complimentary AIA membership for up to 18 months. Eligible are individuals who graduated from an NAAB accredited program within the past 18 months or those working under the supervision of an architect.

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ARE 5.0 Study Groups

 AIA Austin study groups meet at the AIA Austin building on Tuesdays from 6pm – 7pm to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. A new study program created in collaboration with NOMA will launch in April- more info coming soon!

ARE Materials Available for Check-Out

Click Here to view the ARE Study Materials available for check-out at AIA Austin. Please email rob@aiaaustin.org to arrange and appointment to check-out your requested ARE Study Materials

Upcoming Events

Emerging Professionals Committee

Emerging Professionals Committee

Emerging Professionals Committee

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Committee Content

WiA/EP Site Tour // Waterline with KPF

AIA Austin Emerging Professionals & Women in Architecture Committees Present: Site Tour // Waterline with KPF Thursday, July 18th from 4-6 pm CEU pending Approval Waterline is set to be the tallest tower in Texas, Waterline overlooks Austin’s Lady Bird Lake and embraces its natural surroundings through form and expression, taking inspiration from its namesake. … Continued

ARE 5.0 Study Groups

AIA Austin study groups meet weekly to study for the ARE 5.0 exams. You can get more information and meetup times by joining the AIA Austin ARE Study Group Slack channel. Please email aia.austin.ep+ARE@gmail.com to request an invite to join the Slack channel, and to ask any questions about the current study groups.

Design Shine 2024

Design Shine 2024: Sit with Us AIA Austin Emerging Professionals is excited to announce the return of Design Shine at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden opening December 9, 2024 and on view until April. Design Shine, a collaboration between the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden + Museum and the AIA Austin Emerging Professionals Committee (AIA EP), explores innovative … Continued