WASHINGTON – The American Institute of Architects (AIA) has welcomed its 100,000th member for the first time in the organization’s 167-year history, continuing a trend of increasing membership at AIA, which has grown by nearly 6,000 new members over the past three years. Kayla Pratt, Assoc. AIA, with Little Diversified Architectural Consulting, is the 100,000th AIA member, as well as a member of AIA South Carolina and AIA Charleston.
“I joined the AIA because after graduating college and starting my professional career, I realized the importance of continuing education,” said Kayla Pratt, Assoc. AIA. “While working in an office, it was challenging to stay connected with evolving ideas and advancements in architectural technology that I had been exposed to in school. I wanted to expand my knowledge and grow beyond where I was when I graduated.”
AIA has been recognized over 10 times in the last two years by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for programming achievements that provide value to members as well as the public. Most recently AIA was recognized with an ASAE Power of Associations Silver Award for AIAU, for AIA’s online learning platform.
“By providing the support and opportunities necessary for members to be successful at every career level, AIA is working hard to improve the day-to-day experience of practicing architecture and shaping the built environment,” said 2024 AIA President, Kimberly Dowdell, AIA, NOMAC. “Reaching 100,000 members represents a huge accomplishment for the organization, and it signals that our work is resonating with more architects, allied, and emerging professionals who are committed to designing a better, more sustainable, and equitable future.”
“This milestone speaks volumes about the valuable role AIA plays providing architects with the tools they need to be successful. Reaching 100,000 members didn’t happen by accident,” said AIA…