i think the other, more secular, option is to own a paint co, a window co, or a roofing co and to give a lot of money to the aia in order to sponsor their programs.
"The tenets of the AIA highlight the importance of communication and collaboration with allied professions and clients throughout the building and construction industry. Granting Honorary AIA status demonstrates the Institute's gratitude toward those who support and uplift architects and the profession by acknowledging them as part of the AIA family. Their contributions range from recording architectural treasures through photography to building industry alliances; from providing a strong, clear voice for the Institute to faithfully serving and promoting AIA chapter members. "
To the individual who receives Honorary Membership -- it's simply a public recognition of that non-architect's contribution to AIA, AIA's members and architecture over a period of years.
Beyond that recognition, I don't think there are any other "concrete" benefits ... it's an "honor" pure and simple !
While Honoray Fellowship is not the same as Honorary Membership, apparently somebody submitted Mr. MacKay-Lyons' credentials for Hon. FAIA and, after reviewing the submittal, the jury agreed that he was qualified ... this was published on the subject at the time:
"Honorary Fellowship for Mackay-Lyons.
Halifax architect Brian MacKay-Lyons has been named an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows. The honour is granted to distinguished architects who are not American citizens. The AIA recognized MacKay-Lyons for "creative buildings characterized by their honesty, elegance, innovation and propriety, inspired by the vernacular structures of his native Nova Scotia" in a ceremony last month at the 2001 AIA National Convention and Expo in Denver, Colorado."
The AIA publishes this about Honorary Fellowship:
"Honorary Fellowship is bestowed on architects of esteemed character and distinguished achievements who are neither U.S. citizens nor U.S. residents, and who do not primarily practice architecture within the domain of the Institute."
AIA honorary member
What is an AIA honorary member and what does one person have to do to become one?
PRAY TO THE AIA GOD.....DOES IT EVERY TIME.
I will try that.
Do you know any good AIA prayers?
Something like:
Our AIA, who governs all of US architecture....
If you dont get the joke "our father, who art in heaven....."
MASSER OF ARCHITECTURE....WE ARE NOT WORTHY....
start with that....
i think the other, more secular, option is to own a paint co, a window co, or a roofing co and to give a lot of money to the aia in order to sponsor their programs.
Steven you mean people pay just to get into the AIA....
Procedure: Nominating an Individual for Honorary Membership
Awesome, thank you.
Sounds Like Brad Pitt is well on his way for an Honorary Membership....
Ok one more, what are the benefits for becoming an AIA Honorary Member?
Anyone?
To the individual who receives Honorary Membership -- it's simply a public recognition of that non-architect's contribution to AIA, AIA's members and architecture over a period of years.
Beyond that recognition, I don't think there are any other "concrete" benefits ... it's an "honor" pure and simple !
Ok thank you for your response.
I'm just curious ... why are you so interested in this topic ?
I dont know, I am just curious.
I didnt know they even had a honorary membership.
how did Brian MacKay-Lyons become an Hon.Fellow of the AIA in 2001?
While Honoray Fellowship is not the same as Honorary Membership, apparently somebody submitted Mr. MacKay-Lyons' credentials for Hon. FAIA and, after reviewing the submittal, the jury agreed that he was qualified ... this was published on the subject at the time:
"Honorary Fellowship for Mackay-Lyons.
Halifax architect Brian MacKay-Lyons has been named an Honorary Fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) College of Fellows. The honour is granted to distinguished architects who are not American citizens. The AIA recognized MacKay-Lyons for "creative buildings characterized by their honesty, elegance, innovation and propriety, inspired by the vernacular structures of his native Nova Scotia" in a ceremony last month at the 2001 AIA National Convention and Expo in Denver, Colorado."
The AIA publishes this about Honorary Fellowship:
"Honorary Fellowship is bestowed on architects of esteemed character and distinguished achievements who are neither U.S. citizens nor U.S. residents, and who do not primarily practice architecture within the domain of the Institute."
thank you, quizzical, for going to all the trouble of explaining this
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