top of page
The Rochester chapter of The American Institute of Architects
Emerging Rochester Architects (ERA)
Become a Licensed Architect
Events of Interest for Emerging Professionals:
There are three major components to becoming an architect:
Mon, Dec 09onlineDec 09, 2024, 5:00 PM – 11:59 PMonline
Thu, Dec 12RochesterDec 12, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMRochester, 284 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY 14608, USA
Thu, Dec 12RochesterDec 12, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMRochester, 284 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY 14608, USADec 12, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMRochester, 284 Exchange Blvd, Rochester, NY 14608, USAAIA Rochester, in partnership with CDCR, CSI Rochester & Landmark Society of Western New York, is hosting a coat drive to benefit The Center For Youth. Leave a business card with your donation to enter a raffle for a $50 Amazon gift card, drawn at our Holiday Party.
Fri, Dec 20RegistrationDec 20, 2024, 12:00 PM – Jan 03, 2025, 12:00 PMRegistration
Thu, Jan 16Flower City Community Room at Five StarJan 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMFlower City Community Room at Five Star , 395 Westfall Rd, Rochester, NY 14620, USAJan 16, 2025, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PMFlower City Community Room at Five Star , 395 Westfall Rd, Rochester, NY 14620, USA4 AIA LU HSW | Join Laura Cooney for a summary of anticipated changes to the NYS Uniform & Energy Codes which will incorporate the 2021 and 2024 applicable I-Codes. The adoption and effective dates may now be sometime in the second half of 2025.
Thu, Feb 06RIT Inn & Conference CenterFeb 06, 2025, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMRIT Inn & Conference Center, 5257 W Henrietta Rd, Henrietta, NY 14467, USA
Education
Education requirements vary by state. Check your local jurisdiction. NYS residents can look here.
Examination
The Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) is a multi- division exam that assesses your knowledge and skills.
Experience
You’ll need to document real-world experience through the Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®)
AXP Licensing Advisors
AIA Rochester has two AXP Licensing Advisors. Please reach out to either advisor for guidance and answers to your licensing questions:
William C. Dean, RA, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP
Professor of Architecture and Chair
Department of Architecture and Design
Alfred State College
Julius J. Chiavaroli, AIA
Professor, Department of Architecture
Golisano Institute for Sustainability
Rochester Institute of Technology
Resources & Quick Links
Finding an employer that will support your licensure goals
Best practices in licensure support for firms
ERA News
2023-2024 Emerging Professionals Director
The Emerging Rochester Architects (ERA) is a subcommittee of AIA Rochester, and is chaired by the AIA Rochester Emerging Professionals Director.
Our membership includes associates, architects, and architectural students who have an enthusiasm for architecture, design, and Rochester. ERA is the vehicle for hosting events and programs that are fun, foster professional development, and engage the community with a focus on architecture and design. The broad nature of ERA’s framework allows the members to steer it in a direction that is their passion and will best benefit them, allowing future generations to make ERA their own.
bottom of page