AIA Iowa

In 1904, eight architects in Des Moines elected to form a subgroup of The American Institute of Architects. Today, more than 900 AIA Iowa members belong to the Iowa Chapter of the American Institute of Architects. Individual membership consists of: Member (registered architect); Associate Member (does not hold a license to practice, but holds a professional degree in architecture or is employed by an architect in a technical capacity); Professional Affiliate Member (affiliated design professional); Allied Member (allied to the architectural field); and Student Affiliate (students currently earning a degree in architecture). AIA Iowa also has a membership category entitled Firm Membership, there are currently more than 97 architectural Firm Members. AIA Iowa's mission is to improve the built environment through service to members, the profession, and the public.