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AIA Miami Call for 2027 Board Nominations

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’26 AIA Miami Design Awards

Your work is too good to not be honored. Submit for the 2026 AIA Miami Design Awards Today!

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Your passion, our purpose. An AIA membership connects you to professionals who share your passion for architecture.

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NCARB Announces Architectural Experience Program Updates

NCARB has updated the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) to further align with its new Competency Standard for Architects and to expand access to licensure effective…

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Florida Architecture License Renewal Information

What is the difference between the license renewal deadline and the continuing education credit reporting deadline? Your license renewal deadline is the date your licensure…

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AIA MyAccount Gives Members 24/7 Access to Update Their Information

A new feature called MyAccount is now available for AIA members. Members now have 24/7 access to MyAccount, a self-service portal, at me.aia.org where you…

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Reporting AIA Designation Misuse

Chapters who encounter misuse of the AIA designation by a member, nonmember, or firm can report it.

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AIA Transcript

Track your continuing education activity, including AXP hours, with the AIA transcript.

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AIA Member Guidebook

Everything you need to get the most from your membership experience. Click here to view the Member Guidebook.

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NCARB Architectural Experience Program Guidelines

The Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®) is an essential step in the path to becoming an architect. Through the AXP, you will learn about the daily…

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NCARB Architect Registration Examination® Guidelines

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ (NCARB) membership is made up of the architectural licensing boards of the 50 states, the District of Columbia,…

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What Has AIA Florida Done For You Lately?

Passing effective legislation is an investment of time, resources, and capital. Countless hours of work are put into advocating for AIA Florida members. Each piece…

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Become an AIA Member

Join the largest, most influential network of architects and design professionals. AIA’s 96,000+ member community shares your passion for design, a desire to change the…

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Join AIA as an Associate New Graduate Member—For Free!

AIA is the largest, most influential network of architects and design professionals who are designing a better world. Find out how you can become an…

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AIA Member Benefits

When you join AIA, you’re joining our 96,000+ member community—and so much more. Here’s an overview of some of the most valuable AIA member benefits…

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What are the AIA membership requirements for continuing education?

AIA Architect and International Associate members are required to complete 18 learning units (LUs) of continuing education every year. Of those 18 LUs, at least…

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Reminder: Qualifier License Number Required

As a reminder due to legislation enacted in 2020, architecture firms are no longer required to obtain a certificate of authorization. Instead, architecture is practiced…

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10 Resources to Help You Become an Architect

These resources will provide a framework to guide you through the path to licensure.

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Six Ways to Renew Your AIA Membership

The value of architecture is evolving rapidly as more and more fields recognize the importance of the built environment in addressing social, economic, and environmental…

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Why renew your membership?

For questions or to speak about hardship options, contact AIA Miami

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Newly Licensed?

Renew as an Architect after the first or second year of becoming licensed and you will receive a special membership dues discount. Newly licensed architect…

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NIST Releases Findings on Champlain Towers South Collapse

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently concluded its five-year investigation into the collapse of the Surfside Champlain Towers South condominium. NIST determined…

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City of Miami Building Department Updates: Three Services to Know About

The City of Miami Building Department continues to improve access to permitting and inspection information for residents, contractors, design professionals, and development teams.

Three important resources are now available online: Virtual Building Inspections, HB 803 Residential Permit Exemptions, and Phased Permitting for High-Rise Threshold Buildings.

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Paradise Architectural Panels & Steel

Built in Miami. Engineered for the World.

Paradise Architectural Panels & Steel is a Miami-based manufacturer and installer of premium architectural metal products, structural steel systems, and certified louver solutions. Operating from our facility at 4310 N.W. 36th Avenue in Miami, Florida, we serve architects, general contractors, developers, and building owners throughout Florida, the Caribbean, and the United States.

Our flagship product, the Blade #1 Horizontal Aluminum Louver System, represents the culmination of years of engineering development and real-world performance testing. Carrying Florida Building Code approval under Product Evaluation Report No. 25-1204.01, and certified for installation in High Velocity Hurricane Zones, the Blade #1 sets a new standard for hurricane-rated architectural louvers.

Beyond louvers, Paradise offers a comprehensive range of architectural metal fabrication services, including composite metal panels, stainless steel column covers, structural steel canopies, railings, and custom metal fabrications. Our in-house engineering, estimating, fabrication, and installation capabilities allow us to deliver complete solutions from design through construction.

Paradise Architectural Panels & Steel has a Florida Product Approval Certification and recently launched a dedicated website for their louvers at https://www.paradiselouvers.com/

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American Institute of Steel Construction IDEAS Awards

Submit your recent project for the next IDEAS Awards! The IDEAS Awards are the structural steel industry's highest design honor, reserved for projects that drive…