BSA Membership

The BSA is the largest chapter of the American Institute of Architects— the eastern Massachusetts professional association of approximately 5,000 public, professional and affiliate members. The BSA/AIA is a resource for professional and personal enrichment, a means for architects collectively to create an enhanced level of professional worth. The BSA’s mission is to provide programs and resources for everyone with an interest in design excellence and the built environment. 

What is the right membership category for me?

Architects, allied professionals and laypeople everywhere in the world are invited to join the BSA in one of these membership categories:

AIA — I am an architect registered in one of the states in the U.S.

Associate — I hold a degree in architecture or another technical profession and am working toward licensure.

Affiliate — I do not hold a degree in architecture but share a special interest in the built environment as a colleague or enthusiast.

Student — I am a full-time student.

AIA

This membership is for architects registered in one of the states in the U.S. The AIA is a three-tier organization requiring membership in the national, state and local chapter. You may choose your chapter based on your home or work address. In Massachusetts there are three local chapters, the Boston Society of Architects/AIA (BSA), Central Massachusetts AIA (CMAIA) and Western Massachusetts AIA (WMAIA).  Each local chapter collects state dues.

2008 rates for BSA/AIA architects

Download an AIA application form and rates for BSA/AIA membership.

Download an AIA application form  and rates for CMAIA

Download an AIA application form and rates for WMAIA

Are you moving?
To expedite a membership transfer from one state to another, please click here for a  transfer request form. Complete the form and mail it to AIA Membership/BSA, 52 Broad Street, Boston MA 02109 and we will make sure your transfer is complete.

Have you been a member for 15+ years? Are you retired, over 70, or incapacitated?
If you have been an AIA or Associate AIA member for more than 15 years, you qualify for emeritus status, a free membership category. Download the form to upgrade your AIA/BSA membership category to AIA Emeritus and return it to Membership/BSA, 52 Broad Street, Boston 02109

Have you recently become licensed in the US?
Download a form to upgrade your Associate AIA membership status to AIA. Return the completed to Membership/BSA, 52 Broad Street, Boston 02109.

Did your membership lapse?
If your membership lapsed before January 1, 2008 and you are interested in renewing, please fill out an application form and check ‘former member’ at the top, right-hand corner of the application.
 
If your membership recently lapsed and you would like to renew, please contact our Membership department at membership@architects.org or 617-951-1433 x238 for a copy of your 2008 invoice.

Associate AIA

This membership is for unlicensed professionals and young designers who hold a degree in architecture and other technical professionals who work under the supervision of an architect.

The AIA and the BSA have waived dues for graduating architecture students who join as Associate AIA members. Join now and receive full member benefits through 2008. Click for more information on free membership for graduating students.

2008 rates for BSA/Associate AIAs

Download an Associate AIA application form for BSA

Download an Associate AIA application form for CMAIA (CMAIA rates are included in this form)

Download an Associate AIA application form for WMAIA (WMAIA rates are included in this form)

Have you recently become licensed?
Download a form to upgrade your Associate AIA membership category to AIA

Have you been a member for 15+ years? Are you retired, over 70, or incapacitated?
If you have been an AIA or Associate AIA member for more than 15 years, you qualify for emeritus status, a free membership category. Download the form to upgrade your AIA/BSA membership category to AIA Emeritus and return it to Membership/BSA, 52 Broad Street, Boston 02109

Did your membership lapse?
If your membership lapsed before January 1, 2008 and you are interested in renewing, please fill out an application form and check ‘former member’ at the top, right-hand corner of the application.
 
If your membership recently lapsed and you would like to renew, please contact our Membership Department at membership@architects.org or 617-951-1433 x238 for a copy of your 2008 invoice.

Affiliates

For individuals who are not architects and for businesses other than architecture firms, there are three types of membership in the BSA:

Corporate Affiliate members — for building industry firms (consultants, engineers, developers, contractors, interior designers, landscape architects, attorneys, manufacturers, vendors and other firms/companies) with an interest in working more closely with architects and enhancing architects' awareness of their products, services and materials. This is a firm membership and includes up to six Professional Affiliate memberships.  For Corporate Affiliate membership information and application, click here.

Professional Affiliate membership — for individual professionals (other than architects and architecture graduates) who wish to share ideas, to grow professionally and to enrich their careers and their firms through participation in the extensive BSA network. For Professional Affiliate membership information and application, click here.

Subscribers  — for individuals (other than architects, architecture graduates and allied building industry professionals) who have a special interest in architecture, urban design and planning. Over 1,000 Bostonians and others are currently Affiliate members of the BSA. For subscriber information and application,  click here.

  Student

Student Affiliate Membership — available for all individuals registered as full-time students.  For Student Affiliate membership information and application, click here.

Questions about BSA membership? 
Contact our Membership department at membership@architects.org or 617-951-1433 x238.