P.O. Box 22851
Rochester, NY 14692
585-232-7650
The Rochester chapter of The American Institute of Architects
Member Benefits
Become a Member
Join the top professional organization for architects. Use the AIA designation after you name and get instant credibility with clients and employers. One of the benefits that comes with membership in the Institute is the right to use a suffix to the member’s name that includes the AIA’s initials.
Whether you are a recent graduate, working toward licensure, or are already a licensed architect, the AIA offers career enhancement and growth.
Recent Architectural Graduate
Welcome to the profession!
Join the AIA for FREE for the first 18 months following your graduation.* You may pre-join prior to graduation as well.
Your Name, Associate AIA
The AIA Bylaws designate a particular suffix that may be used by each membership category except for Allied Members, who are not permitted to use the AIA designation.
The AIA designation may only be used by members in good standing. Use of an AIA designation by a nonmember is a trademark infringement and is subject to legal action under both state and federal law. Similarly, organizations or companies may not use the AIA’s name, initials, or other trademarks unless the Institute has entered into a written agreement giving permission.
Firm Liaisons
Each firm has an AIA Rochester Firm Liaison who is your local contact for AIA Rochester events.
Liaisons receive a curated email with events and opportunities to promote internally on behalf of the chapter.
Contact Director of Outreach Mason Miller, Associate AIA to change your firm liaison.
Firm Name | Liaison |
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9x30 Design | Amanda Costanza |
APD Engineering & Architecture, PLLC | Sarah Sarkar |
Alfred State College, SUNY - College of Technology | Bill Dean |
Architectura P.C. | Valerie Intini |
Bell & Spina, P.C. | |
Bero Architecture | |
CJS Architects | Dirk Schneider |
CPL | Colin Thompson |
Colliers Engineering & Design | Danielle Rupert |
David J. Crowe Architecture PLLC | |
Dwyer Architectural Studio | Izzy Straub |
Edge Architecture, PLLC | Christina Fluman |
Gardner Plus Architects, PLLC | |
Greater Living Architecture | |
HUNT-EAS | Adam Badura |
Hanlon Architects | Jamie Weick |
In.Site: Architecture | Katy Swank |
LaBella Associates | Emily Steinbacher |
MRB Group | Maddy Button |
Mitchell Design Build | Spencer Read |
PLAN Architectural Studio, PC | Cortland Knopp |
Pardi Partnership Architects | Jenna Evans |
Passero Associates | |
Pathfinder Engineers & Architects LLP | |
Peter L. Morse Architecture | |
Popli Design Group | A.J. Gartland |
Razak Associates | |
Rochester Institute of Technology | Tori Budgeon-Baker |
Rozzi Architects | Jack Christie |
SEI Design Group | |
SWBR | Liz Reynolds |
Stantec | Andrew Petrosky |
T.Y. Lin International | |
Young + Wright Architectural | Rob Smithgall |
How do I...?
Frequently Asked Questions
Update my contact information?
We cannot change your contact information for you; you will need to make any changes yourself in your AIA profile. Log onto me.aia.org to update your information in the national database. AIA Rochester is required to pull your information from this database for our use.
If you have recently become registered, changed your name, changed firms, or if your firm has changed address, please be sure it is updated via your AIA profile.
Upgrade from Associate AIA to AIA
If you have recently become registered, congratulations! However, you must update your information with the AIA national database before you may use the "AIA" designation.
To upgrade, please complete the Associate to Architect Form below. Email the completed form along with a copy of your license to MemberSupport@aia.org.
Once your designation is upgraded in the AIA database, you may use the AIA designation.
Please notify us of your accomplishment!
About Emerita-Emeritus Member Status
A member who has applied for and been granted Emeritus status by AIA as set out in AIA’s Bylaws (AIA Member Emeritus, Assoc. AIA Emeritus, FAIA Member Emeritus) has Emerita-Emeritus status. Emerita-Emeritus membership (complimentary) applies to individuals who have been AIA members for 15 successive years and either (i) have attained the age of 70 and are retired from the profession of architecture (or from a related occupation, in the case of Associate members) or (ii) are so incapacitated as to be unable to work in the profession.
Emerita/Emeritus status members certify that:
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I have resigned from my previous firm and relinquished my practice.
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I no longer sign or seal architectural drawings.
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I no longer market my services as an architect or consultant.
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I will refrain from establishing a firm or business name that will imply a continuation of architectural or consulting practice.
Activities Allowed Under Emerita/Emeritus Status as an Architect/Associate Emerita/Emeritus Member:
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Continue to maintain an architectural license
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Provide minor consulting with past clients and responses to unsolicited requests
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Sit on professional committees, mentor young architects, write for professional journals, and/or teach on a part time basis.
Upgrade to Emerita-Emeritus Member
Emerita/Emeritus membership is open to AIA Architect and Associate members whose membership
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has been in good standing for either: (a) fifteen successive years immediately prior to application, or (b) twenty-five successive or non-successive years, and
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the member has been in good standing for at least three successive years immediately preceding application; and EITHER
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is retired from the profession of architecture and I am at least 70 years of age OR
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is incapacitated and unable to work in the architecture profession (or related profession for Associates)
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A Waiver Form, which must be approved by the AIA's Secretary, is available to request a waiver for: Age Requirement, 15 Successive Years Membership Requirement, or 25 Successive or Non-Successive Years Requirement
Share Projects Under Construction
Please keep us in the loop about your projects! Fill in our form via the button below and send us your images and photos (jpeg please). Whether it's conceptual drawings, you have a new project break ground, or your project is occupied - we will feature your project on our Instagram account as part of our Instagram365 Initiative! Contact Linda Hewitt with questions.
Our Standards
Chapter Policies
On Diversity & Inclusion
Leadership in design and construction requires collaboration. Architects must encourage and celebrate the contributions of those who bring diverse experiences, views, and needs into the design process.
Supporting Positions statements
1.Civil rights
The AIA Supports the promotion of human and civil rights, the universal respect for human dignity, and the unbiased treatment of all persons in employment, civic, and business transactions.
Embracing a culture of equity, all programs and initiatives of the AIA and its members shall reflect the society that we serve, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, physical abilities, or religious practices.
Approved December 2017, through December 31, 2020
2.Diversity
The American Institute of Architects, as part of the global community, champions a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion within the profession of architecture to create a better environment for all. Achieving this vision has a direct impact on the relevance of our profession and the world's prosperity, health, and future.
Approved December 2017, through December 31, 2020
On Harassment
It is the policy of AIA Rochester that every employee has the right to work in an environment free from offensive behavior, including harassment by fellow workers or by board members or officers. An employee found to have acted in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, which may include termination.
AIA Rochester expressly prohibits any form of harassment by its employees, board members or officers. AIA Rochester strictly prohibits:
1. Unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors and all other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual or otherwise offensive nature, especially where:
a. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term of condition of employment
b. Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for decisions affecting an individual’s employment; or
c. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile, or offensive working environment. 2. Offensive comments, jokes, innuendo, and other sexually oriented statements.
