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Connecting the San Joaquin Valley’s Architectural Community

About AIA San Joaquin

AIA San Joaquin is the professional home for architects and allied design professionals throughout California’s San Joaquin Valley. We bring together practitioners, emerging professionals, students, and industry partners to connect, learn, and advance the profession through education, networking, advocacy, and design excellence.

Through events, continuing education, design awards, and community engagement, we foster meaningful relationships and celebrate the impact architecture has on the places where we live, work, and learn.

AIA San Joaquin is the professional home for architects and allied design professionals throughout California’s San Joaquin Valley. We bring together practitioners, emerging professionals, students, and industry partners to connect, learn, and advance the profession through education, networking, advocacy, and design excellence.

Through events, continuing education, design awards, and community engagement, we foster meaningful relationships and celebrate the impact architecture has on the places where we live, work, and learn.

What We Do

Our chapter exists to support and strengthen the architectural profession by providing opportunities to:

  • Connect with fellow architects and industry partners
  • Earn continuing education credits
  • Advocate for the value of architecture
  • Celebrate outstanding design
  • Support students and emerging professionals
  • Build stronger communities through thoughtful design

Become a Member or Get Involved!

Join us, and let’s see what we can build together.
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Our History

Community Strength. Local Spirit.

The American Institute of Architects was founded in 1857 by 13 architects committed to advancing the profession and establishing higher standards of practice. Today, it has grown into a network of more than 101,000 architecture and design professionals supported by over 200 chapters around the world.

AIA San Joaquin carries that work forward here in the Valley. Serving Fresno, Madera, Kings, and Tulare Counties, our chapter creates a local connection to the education, advocacy, resources, and professional community of AIA.

As our region changes, we continue to bring its architecture professionals together to exchange ideas, strengthen their work, and advocate for design that serves our communities.

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Resources To Help You Start Building

Architecture is always evolving. AIA connects members with practical tools, research, education, and expert guidance to help them respond with confidence. Explore resources for every career stage—from preparing for licensure and earning continuing education credits to managing a firm and designing for a changing world.

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Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA)
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California Architects Board (CAB)
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Emerging Professionals
Review the NCARB ARE 5.0 Guidelines
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Find your Licensing Advisor
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Emerging Professionals
How to Start your NCARB Record
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AIA California
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Emerging Professionals
AIA (CE) Credits apply toward some NCARB (AXP) hours
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National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB)
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Licensing Requirements Tool
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Bring Your Vision Into Focus

Find an Architect

Whether you’re planning something new, reimagining an existing space, or preparing for what comes next, the right architect can help turn ideas into thoughtful, lasting places.

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Civic

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Commercial

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Community

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Education

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General Practice / Multidisciplinary

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John H. Frost, AIA, Architect
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L. Gene Zellmar Architecture/Planning

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Higher Education

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Historic Preservation

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Housing / Residential

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Institutional

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Laboratory

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Planning

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L. Gene Zellmar Architecture/Planning

Religious

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Renovation

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Science & Technology

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Tenant Improvements

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Our Leadership

Led by Members. Driven by Purpose.

AIA San Joaquin is guided by architecture professionals who volunteer their time, experience, and perspectives in service to our members and region. Together, our board helps shape priorities, strengthen local programming, and keep our work responsive to the evolving needs of the profession.

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