Architect credentials
Architect credentials
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I often see the initial RA or AIA after (U.S.) architects' names on business cards. Can someone please summarize what the difference is?
A short summary of architect licensing requirements would help also. There may be differences from state to state, but there should be enough similarity for a basic intro.
A short summary of architect licensing requirements would help also. There may be differences from state to state, but there should be enough similarity for a basic intro.






RE: Architect credentials
RA registered architect, able to legally undertake architectural works in a state or maybe county
(since in Spain others will know better)
RE: Architect credentials
RE: Architect credentials
AIA
Currently licensed to practice architecture in a U.S. State or Territory.
Associate AIA
Not licensed to practice architecture, but meeting one of the following:
International Associate AIA
Holder of an architecture license or equivalent from a non-U.S. licensing authority, but without license in the U.S.
Emeritus AIA
An AIA member for 15 successive years and 70 years of age, or 60 years of age and fully retired, or incapacitated so as to be unable to work within the profession.
Allied AIA
individual allied membership is open to engineers, planners, landscape architects, sculptors, muralists, artists, and those in government, education, journalism, manufacturing industry, and other fields allied to architecture.
RE: Architect credentials
The American Institute of Architects is a professional organization similar to ASCE for engineers. Membership does not grant the right to sign and seal drawings.