The Emerging Professionals Committee engages associate members and architects within their first ten years of licensure through programs and activities that encourage membership, participation, and leadership in the Chapter.

• Professional development
• Field trips
• Building Tours
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Roundtable discussions

The committee will provide a forum in which the specific needs of emerging professionals can be discussed and addressed. The committee will also seek young professionals in architectural firms, and distribute information to them to increase the basic understanding of their AIA.
Building Tours

Whether for interesting concepts, new construction components, or overall fantastic design, for members who are still relatively new to the profession or members who are just curious, every building is a great learning tool.

Please consider nominating a project currently under construction (or will be in 2008) in our chapter area. Tours will be free, and open to all members. We will encourage members to bring a colleague who may otherwise not get to a construction site, as a guest. AIA and CES units are available for participants of each tour. All tour participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability.

ARE Review Sessions

ARE Study Materials Available

Complete ARE 4.0 set is available from the Chapter Office.

New Graduate Complimentary Membership

As a recent professional graduate in architecture, you may be considering joining The American Institute of Architects. We would like to extend you a special offer to take advantage of the benefits and services available with AIA membership.

We are pleased to offer you a complimentary Associate AIA membership in The American Institute of Architects. This offer provides qualified individuals up to 18 months of free membership ending on 12/31 of the year following the year of graduation. Complimentary membership in AIA Columbus and AIA Ohio is also included in this offer. If you do not live or work in Columbus, Ohio, you should check with your local AIA chapter to see if they are offering this complimentary membership. Please include a copy of your diploma with your application.

As a member of the AIA, you will be able to network with architect members and have access to AIA member benefits such as the AIA member portal at www.aia.org. You can also subscribe to Architectural Record at a reduced rate and attend Chapter continuing education seminars and chapter events at member rates as well.