The RIAS addresses itself, firstly, to the public in its promotion of the development of Scottish architecture, secondly, to the clients of architects offering them safeguards and dealing with members; and thirdly, to its own members in the regulation of the profession and the provision of services.

The RIAS was founded in 1916 as the professional body for all chartered architects in Scotland. It is considered to be the foremost professional institute in the country dealing with architecture and the built environment.

The objectives of the RIAS are:  to organise and unite in fellowship the architects of Scotland and to combine their efforts for the general advancement of architecture,

• to foster the study of the national architecture of Scotland and to encourage its development,
• to research, collate and publish information on services of interest to members of the profession and to the public at large,
• to exercise professional supervision over the members of the RIAS.

Membership Benefits
Members receive discounts for the annual convention and CPD events and access to specialist provision such as the RIAS’s own insurance service as well as a wider network of support and shared knowledge through the six RIAS Chapters.

Membership Categories
There are various classes of membership; Student, Associate, Fellow, Honorary Fellow, Affiliate, Honorary Affiliate and Outwith.
 
Application/nomination forms are available below or from the RIAS membership department.

Application for RIAS Associate Membership

Applicaton for Election to Fellowship

Application for RIAS Student Membership
(NB: RIAS Student Membership is free - view more info on  RIAS Student Membership)

Criteria For Membership
Applications for Chartered Membership of the RIAS must be registered with the Architects Registration Board and either living or working in Scotland at the time of application or, alternatively, having been born in Scotland or educated to Part 2 or above at a Scottish School of Architecture.

Subscription
Remember, if you are a corporate member of the RIBA living in Scotland you can also elect to join the RIAS at no extra cost. 

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Members who are unemployed, Low Income, Career Break or on Matenity Leave can apply for a reduced subscription.  Application form below

Application for Reduced Subscription

For any further information please contact;

Charlene Byrne
Consultancy & Membership Manager
cbyrne@rias.org.uk

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