AIA CHAPTER PROFILE COLLECTION BENCHMARKING / CONNECTION / SHARED LEARNING
BIG SIBS SNAPSHOTS
2026 BIG SIBS ANNUAL MEETING
CHAPTER EXPERIENCES, OPERATIONS AND PRIORITIES AT A GLANCE
2026
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA Austin
Location
Austin, Texas
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
953
208
11
99
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
26
11
4
1
1
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
23
Most active committee / KC
Women in Architecture
Estimated events / year
100-200
CES credits (LU / HSW)
106
LARGEST EVENTS
Homes Tour; Design Awards; Design Excellence Conference; Holiday Party
AUSTIN / PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
Design Austin
Separate board members
7
Separate staff members
0
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Rents 2,500 square feet
Office notes
Creating a Center for Design with a planned move in fall 2027.
Event-space arrangement
Rents space for events over 40 people
Event-space notes
Venues for events of more than 70 people are difficult to find in Austin.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$1.3 million
Annual budget expense
$1.3 million
COGS / programs
All activities expenses $380,000
Largest non-dues revenue
Homes Tour - 15%
Largest overhead expense
Staff - 51%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
Yes. Promoted Architecture Week through committee events and Texas Society of Architects activities.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Develop a three-year strategic plan; conduct a capital campaign for the Center for Design; and add all tentpole events to Asana to improve transparency and succession planning.
AUSTIN / PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA Baltimore
Location
Baltimore, MD
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
684
174
11
96
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
12
11-12
4
Not provided
1
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultant / bookkeeper
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
16
Most active committee / KC
EPs / Practice Management
Estimated events / year
28
CES credits (LU / HSW)
15-20
LARGEST EVENTS
Lecture Series; Design Awards; Golf Outing; Doors Open Baltimore
BALTIMORE / PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
Baltimore Architecture Foundation
Separate board members
11 (AIA past president is #12)
Separate staff members
Shared staff
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Rent
Office notes
Six subtenant organizations, including two that are staffed.
Event-space arrangement
Rent or use the Center office space
Event-space notes
Typically rents space for events of 75 or more.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$578,000
Annual budget expense
$578,000
COGS / programs
Not provided
Largest non-dues revenue
Management agreements with Foundation and ASLA - 12%
Largest overhead expense
Salaries - 54% excluding benefits; rent - 15%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
Yes. AIA members joined Baltimore Design School architecture students for Lunch with an Architect on four spring dates. Each architect presented their career path and work, followed by Q&A.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Expand CivicLAB beyond its original focus to serve more career stages and areas of professional growth. A dedicated task force is developing EmergeLAB and PracticeLAB, centered on mentorship, leadership and mid-career professional development.
BALTIMORE / PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
Boston Society of Architects
Location
Boston, MA
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
2,549
390
17
402
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
17
6
14
1
5
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
23
Most active committee / KC
Women in Design
Estimated events / year
~200
CES credits (LU / HSW)
~407
LARGEST EVENTS
BSA Awards Gala; KidsBuild!; Dinks for Design: K-12 Pickleball Fundraiser; Architecture in Publics: One-Day Summit
BOSTON / PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
Architecture in Common
Separate board members
11
Separate staff members
0
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Rent
Office notes
Moving
Event-space arrangement
Rent
Event-space notes
BSA will move to a new location in 2027, reducing its space by 50% and occupying the ground floor.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$3.76 million (combined)
Annual budget expense
$3.65 million (combined)
COGS / programs
$1.1 million (combined)
Largest non-dues revenue
Endowment dividends - 15%
Largest overhead expense
Personnel - 48%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
Yes. Architecture Week 2026 celebrates the power of architecture through hands-on programs across Boston, highlighted by the 33rd annual KidsBuild! and classroom workshops.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Architecture in Publics will be a one-day summit on November 12, 2026, at the Rubenstein Treehouse. It will bring together 200 design and civic leaders to explore architecture's role in advancing the public good.
BOSTON / PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT
AIA Charlotte
BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA Charlotte
Location
Charlotte, NC
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
804
251
4
66
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
11
10
1
Not provided
1
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
10
Most active committee / KC
Academy of Architecture for Health
Estimated events / year
50
CES credits (LU / HSW)
30
LARGEST EVENTS
Women in Architecture Annual Breakfast Panel; Design Awards; Golf Tournament; Bi-monthly membership meetings
CHARLOTTE / PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT
AIA Charlotte
BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
N/A
Separate board members
Not provided
Separate staff members
Not provided
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Remote + shared workspace
Office notes
Rents a small office with access to meeting space.
Event-space arrangement
Rent
Event-space notes
Requires seating in rounds for at least 125 people.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$465,000
Annual budget expense
$407,000
COGS / programs
$157,000
Largest non-dues revenue
Annual Sponsorship Program - 15%
Largest overhead expense
Employee compensation 25%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
Yes. Runs an annual workshop with the local Girl Scouts Council and a semester-long high-school program for drafting classes that culminates in a field trip to UNC Charlotte.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Require event sponsors to be Allied Members or annual sponsors; add members-only events; and use new policies to reduce costs associated with event no-shows.
CHARLOTTE / PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
2,194
555
16
242
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
20
11
7
3
2
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
6 + 19
Most active committee / KC
Custom Residential Architects Network
Estimated events / year
150+
CES credits (LU / HSW)
70
LARGEST EVENTS
Designight awards and after-party; Guess-A-Sketch; CRAN Symposium; Holiday Party with local allied architecture organizations
CHICAGO / PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
AIA Chicago Foundation
Separate board members
19
Separate staff members
0
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Rent
Office notes
4,800 square feet
Event-space arrangement
Rent
Event-space notes
Not provided
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$1.77 million
Annual budget expense
$1.76 million
COGS / programs
$600,000 - 34%
Largest non-dues revenue
Sponsorship - 30%
Largest overhead expense
Personnel - 45%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
Limited participation. Some social-media activity.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Not provided.
CHICAGO / PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA Colorado
Location
Denver, Colorado
Component type
State
MEMBERSHIP
2,039
445
9
176*
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
13
6
5
0
4
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
16
Most active committee / KC
Business of Architecture
Estimated events / year
75
CES credits (LU / HSW)
125
LARGEST EVENTS
Design and Honor Awards Celebration; Practice and Design Conference; RUDC: Housing Matters - Winning Ideas for Policy Impact; Colorado Night at AIA26 in San Diego. *Emeritus members are already included in the architect count.
COLORADO / PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
N/A
Separate board members
Not provided
Separate staff members
Not provided
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Rents a suite in a Denver co-working space
Office notes
The Alliance Center is a workspace for Colorado climate, sustainability and justice organizations.
Event-space arrangement
Rent or use firm conference spaces
Event-space notes
Signature events use rentals; local events use firms, the Alliance Center and Zoom.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$1.6 million
Annual budget expense
$1.6 million
COGS / programs
$420,000 - 26%
Largest non-dues revenue
Program registrations - 36%
Largest overhead expense
Personnel, wages and benefits - 53%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
No participation reported.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Focus on lifelong career pathways and milestone mapping; explore mid-career professional development for members seeking to level up; continue improving member service and optimizing communications.
COLORADO / PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA Dallas
Location
Dallas, Texas
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
1,757
419
22
213
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
21
12
9
1
2
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
22
Most active committee / KC
Not provided
Estimated events / year
95+
CES credits (LU / HSW)
112
LARGEST EVENTS
Golf Tournament; Tour of Homes; Design Awards; Holiday Party
DALLAS • PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
Dallas Architecture Center
Separate board members
22
Separate staff members
1
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Rent
Office notes
Offices are shared by AIA Dallas and the Dallas Architecture Center.
Event-space arrangement
Rent
Event-space notes
Event space includes gallery and lecture rooms.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$1.58 million
Annual budget expense
$1.57 million
COGS / programs
$255,000
Largest non-dues revenue
Sponsorships — 35%
Largest overhead expense
Salaries — 41.6%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
Yes. K-12 Architecture Camp and a City of Dallas Architecture Week proclamation.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Launch the inaugural Residential Design Awards in 2026.
DALLAS • PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA|DC
Location
Washington, DC
Component type
Local + state
MEMBERSHIP
1,597
335
20
256
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
14
11
5
3
3
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
17
Most active committee / KC
Historic Pres.; Emerging Arch.; COTE; Christopher Kelley Leadership; LA.IDEA; ACEL
Estimated events / year
119 (2025)
CES credits (LU / HSW)
2,978 (2025)
LARGEST EVENTS
DesignDC; Design Awards; Fellows Dinner; Architecture Week / Month
WASHINGTON, DC / PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
Washington Architectural Foundation
Separate board members
11
Separate staff members
0
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Rent
Office notes
Located in the National Building Museum.
Event-space arrangement
Collaborate / rent
Event-space notes
Uses firms, cultural organizations and universities.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$2,065,203
Annual budget expense
$1,716,738
COGS / programs
$321,711
Largest non-dues revenue
ArchitectureDC magazine 10.1%
Largest overhead expense
District Architecture Center 40.7%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
Yes. In 2026, hosted a month of tours, panel discussions and educational community programs aligned with AIA Architecture Week.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Restructure committees and knowledge communities; expand the advocacy program; and recalibrate the Design Awards.
WASHINGTON, DC / PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT
AIA Houston
BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA Houston
Location
Houston, TX
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
1,366
367
26
227
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
20
12
7
1
2
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
24
Most active committee / KC
Latinos in Architecture; Women in Architecture
Estimated events / year
250+
CES credits (LU / HSW)
71 LU / 51 HSW
LARGEST EVENTS
Houston Design Gala; Galveston Sandcastle Festival; Healthcare SES; Colores
HOUSTON / PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT
AIA Houston
BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
Architecture Center Houston Foundation
Separate board members
17
Separate staff members
0
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Own
Office notes
Owns a condominium interest in a larger development.
Event-space arrangement
Own
Event-space notes
Phase 1 is 5,400 square feet; planned Phase 2 is 2,300 square feet.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$2.2 million
Annual budget expense
$2.2 million
COGS / programs
$550,000
Largest non-dues revenue
Houston Design Gala - 7%
Largest overhead expense
Staff - 25%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
No. AIA Houston provides year-round programming for community members of all ages rather than designating a single Architecture Week.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Not provided.
HOUSTON / PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA Kansas City
Location
Kansas City, MO
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
878
289
1
116
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
12
12
4
0
0
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
8
Most active committee / KC
Education Outreach
Estimated events / year
70
CES credits (LU / HSW)
42
LARGEST EVENTS
Design Excellence Awards; Holiday Party; BIG NIGHT annual meeting and elections; Leadership Breakfast / Lunch
KANSAS CITY / PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
Center for Architecture & Design - 501(c)(6)
Separate board members
16
Separate staff members
0
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Rent
Office notes
Approximately 4,600 square feet of office and event space; lease runs December 2009-December 2029.
Event-space arrangement
Rent
Event-space notes
Rents space for the awards event and Holiday Party; member firms host happy hours six times per year.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$704,000
Annual budget expense
$632,911
COGS / programs
$84,150
Largest non-dues revenue
Cornerstone Partners annual sponsors - percentage not provided
Largest overhead expense
Personnel, including salaries percentage not provided
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
Yes, in 2025 and 2026. In 2025, secured city proclamations from four metro municipalities and held K-12 school activities. In 2026, expanded school activities and added a session with high-school guidance counselors.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Serve as host chapter and city for the Women's Leadership Summit and CACE Annual Meeting; conduct the World Cup Architects of the Game campaign to build awareness of Kansas City as the worldwide home of sports architecture.
KANSAS CITY / PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT
AIA Los Angeles
BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA Los Angeles
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
2,021
537
36
299
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
21
6
5
1
0
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
9
Most active committee / KC
WiA, COTE, Healthcare
Estimated events / year
120+
CES credits (LU / HSW)
54.5 / 92.5
LARGEST EVENTS
Annual Design Awards; Women in Architecture's Powerful; COTE's 1.5 Degree C; Housing Conference; Design for Dignity
LOS ANGELES / PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT
AIA Los Angeles
BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
Architecture for Communities Los Angeles
Separate board members
12
Separate staff members
2
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Rent
Office notes
Not provided
Event-space arrangement
Rent
Event-space notes
Not provided
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$1,700,000
Annual budget expense
$1,550,000
COGS / programs
$197,500
Largest non-dues revenue
Design Awards - 10%
Largest overhead expense
Design Awards - 10%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
Yes. ACLA's Design by Diversity is an annual block party connecting the AEC community with high school students.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
A Vision for LA competition.
LOS ANGELES / PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA Minneapolis
Location
Minneapolis, MN
Component type
Local; staff shared with state chapter
MEMBERSHIP
1,180
379
4
199
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
14
5
0
0
1
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
4
Most active committee / KC
Member Engagement Committee
Estimated events / year
5
CES credits (LU / HSW)
0
LARGEST EVENTS
Annual Meeting; Golf Fundraiser for the Minnesota Architectural Foundation; Minneapolis Preservation Awards; Merit Awards
MINNEAPOLIS / PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
N/A - foundation affiliated with state chapter
Separate board members
Not provided
Separate staff members
Not provided
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
AIA Minnesota office
Office notes
Office space belongs to AIA Minnesota.
Event-space arrangement
Not provided
Event-space notes
AIA Minnesota recently moved to a Minneapolis complex with a small office, coffee area and event space.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$153,510
Annual budget expense
$153,510
COGS / programs
$109,540
Largest non-dues revenue
Golf fundraiser fees for AIA Minnesota Foundation - 27%
Largest overhead expense
Event facility and catering 33%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
No participation reported.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Use a $15,000 AIA grant, in addition to the 2026 budget, to address skill and knowledge gaps among emerging professionals; produce an emerging-professional-facilitated podcast featuring members' careers and overlapping areas of expertise; develop a model RFP for small cities.
MINNEAPOLIS / PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA New York
Location
New York, NY
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
3,455
714
54
380
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
23
8
15
5
2
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
27
Most active committee / KC
COTE, WIA
Estimated events / year
280
CES credits (LU / HSW)
357 / 266
LARGEST EVENTS
Honors and Awards Luncheon; Design Awards Announcement; Members and Friends Summer Happy Hour; 9 Ways to Make Housing for People: Design as a Multiplier of Good; Boat and Walking Tours
NEW YORK • PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
Center for Architecture
Separate board members
18
Separate staff members
7
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Own most; rent some
Office notes
Most staff work in owned space; approximately five work in rented space.
Event-space arrangement
Own 85%; rent 15%
Event-space notes
Rented space is used primarily for K-12 programming.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$2,738,338
Annual budget expense
$2,606,845
COGS / programs
$221,572 (no staff)
Largest non-dues revenue
Honors and Awards Luncheon — 15.3%
Largest overhead expense
Personnel, taxes and benefits — 55.7%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
Some participation. Posted one Center for Architecture Family Day program to the Architecture Week site.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Significant advocacy around State plumbing-code changes supporting gender-neutral bathrooms as-of-right; advocacy on decarbonization and the circular economy; Repair: Democracy + Urban Space programming and exhibition; exploration of a partnership with the Pan African Biennial.
NEW YORK • PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT
AIA
BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
Northern Virginia
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA Northern Virginia
Location
25-city/county service area; Alexandria, VA
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
757
250
17
146
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
15
11
2
2
1
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
15 active / 3 inactive
Most active committee / KC
Women in Architecture
Estimated events / year
55
CES credits (LU / HSW)
80 offered / 1,500 earned
LARGEST EVENTS
Canstruction; Design Awards; Autumn Social / Honor Awards; Interschool Student Design Competition
NORTHERN VIRGINIA / PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT
AIA
BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
Northern Virginia
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
501(c)(3) decision in progress
Separate board members
N/A
Separate staff members
N/A
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Remote
Office notes
Coworking space serves as the physical mailing address.
Event-space arrangement
Other
Event-space notes
Moves around the region for in-person events.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$510,000
Annual budget expense
$510,000
COGS / programs
20%
Largest non-dues revenue
Programs and events - 33%
Largest overhead expense
Employee compensation 66%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
Yes. Activities included a school Science Night building structures and geodesic domes from toothpicks and gumdrops, a home tour, a historic downtown sketch tour and local historic-property tours.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Ask an Architect connects residential architects with the public at festivals and farmers markets. It builds awareness and trust in the profession, fosters builder connections and creates volunteer, recruitment and networking opportunities for members.
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CHAPTER SNAPSHOT
AIA Orange County
BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA Orange County
Location
California
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
570
239
18
183
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
11
11
2
1
1
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
10
Most active committee / KC
Healthcare; Women in Architecture
Estimated events / year
80
CES credits (LU / HSW)
118
LARGEST EVENTS
Housing Charrette for Attainable Housing mixer; Student Design Competition Finalists mixer; Design Awards Gala; Holiday Party
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CHAPTER SNAPSHOT
AIA Orange County
BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
Not provided
Separate board members
Not provided
Separate staff members
Not provided
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Lease
Office notes
Plans to vacate in July 2027 to reduce overhead costs.
Event-space arrangement
Dedicated event space - capacity 120
Event-space notes
Interior space and a large patio.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$484,300
Annual budget expense
$446,154
COGS / programs
Not specified; source requests clarification
Largest non-dues revenue
Design Awards Gala percentage not provided
Largest overhead expense
Administration - percentage not provided
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
Yes. Because Orange County spans 33 cities, 4-5 million residents and 28 school districts, the chapter conducts outreach year-round and partners with United Way rather than limiting activity to one week.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Use a grant-funded housing charrette to define attainable housing in a market where the average home price is $1.3 million. Produce a video and published materials positioning AIA members at the forefront of solutions to the housing crisis.
ORANGE COUNTY / PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA Phoenix Metro
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
622
336
6
122
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
9
6
4*
Not provided
Not provided
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
8
Most active committee / KC
Women in Architecture
Estimated events / year
30
CES credits (LU / HSW)
30
LARGEST EVENTS
AIA Arizona State Conference; AIA Arizona Awards Gala; AIA Arizona Associates Gathering; AIA Phoenix Metro Volleyball Tournament. *Staff overhead is paid by AIA Arizona.
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CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
Arizona Architecture Foundation
Separate board members
10
Separate staff members
Shared staff
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Rent
Office notes
Not provided
Event-space arrangement
Rent
Event-space notes
Not provided
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
Not disclosed
Annual budget expense
Not disclosed
COGS / programs
Not disclosed
Largest non-dues revenue
Sponsorships - percentage not provided
Largest overhead expense
Staff is paid by AIA Arizona, not the chapter
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
No specific Architecture Week participation reported.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Integrate the new AIA Arizona 2027-2030 strategic plan with AIA Phoenix Metro programming and initiatives; hold an annual Design Ideas Competition.
PHOENIX METRO / PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA San Francisco
Location
San Francisco, CA
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
1,172
311
17
255
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
21 + 7 student reps
12
7
1
2
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
17
Most active committee / KC
Public Policy; Small Firms
Estimated events / year
200+
CES credits (LU / HSW)
150+
LARGEST EVENTS
Design Awards; Golf; Home Tours; Architecture + City Festival
SAN FRANCISCO / PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
Center for Architecture + Design
Separate board members
3 + 3 ex officio from AIASF
Separate staff members
Shared staff
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Rent
Office notes
1,500+ square-foot office on the mezzanine.
Event-space arrangement
Rent
Event-space notes
8,500+ square feet of event and cafe space on the ground floor.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$1.67 million
Annual budget expense
$1.67 million
COGS / programs
$386,700
Largest non-dues revenue
Space rentals - 16%
Largest overhead expense
Personnel - 38%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
Yes. Connected 226 students from 13 schools across four events, reaching college, high-school and K-12 audiences through institutional partnerships and student-moderator engagement.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Design the City. Build Our Future. is AIA San Francisco's capital campaign. Its goal is to pay off construction loans from the chapter's move and fund youth and student engagement.
SAN FRANCISCO / PAGE 2 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
AT A GLANCE
Component
AIA Seattle
Location
Seattle, Washington
Component type
Local
MEMBERSHIP
1,651
380
19
301
Architect members
Associate members
International associates
Emeritus members
LEADERSHIP & TEAM
19
12
8
2
4+
Board members
Board meetings / year
Full-time staff
Part-time staff
Consultants
PROGRAMS & ENGAGEMENT
Committees / knowledge communities
20
Most active committee / KC
Women in Design; Young Architects Forum
Estimated events / year
Average 45
CES credits (LU / HSW)
Average 40-50 annually
LARGEST EVENTS
Honor Awards for Washington Architecture; PARTI individual awards and recognition; Architecture for Health Committee Conference; Housing Design Forum
SEATTLE / PAGE 1 OF 2
CHAPTER SNAPSHOT BIG SIBS / PROFILE & BENCHMARKING / 2026
CENTER / FOUNDATION / 501(C)(3)
Collaborator organization(s)
Seattle Design Festival
Separate board members
4
Separate staff members
0
SPACE & FACILITIES
Office arrangement
Rent
Office notes
Located in Smith Tower, Seattle's iconic original skyscraper in Pioneer Square.
Event-space arrangement
Lease-negotiated building amenities
Event-space notes
Access to a lounge and conference room through building amenities.
FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Annual budget income
$1,432,858 (2025 actual)
Annual budget expense
$1,356,711 (2025 actual)
COGS / programs
Not provided
Largest non-dues revenue
Sponsorships - 23%
Largest overhead expense
Personnel - 68%
MAJOR INITIATIVES
ARCHITECTURE WEEK PARTICIPATION
No participation reported.
2026-2027 PRIORITIES
Continue demonstrating and increasing membership value for emerging professionals and associate members; align staffing structures with organizational needs; expand advocacy beyond the city of Seattle to the full 10-county service area.
SEATTLE / PAGE 2 OF 2