AIA Long Island Member Assessment Survey

This survey is administered by AIA New York State on behalf of AIA Long Island.

The AIA Long island Chapter would like to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to answer the following questions that will inform planning and programming for the next two years.

As our way of saying thank you, you will be entered to win one of two $50.00 Amazon Gift Cards.

This survey period closes March 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Step 1 of 6 – Member Demographics

16%

What is your membership classification?(Required)

AIA member

Associate Member (pursuing licensure)

Associate Member (not pursuing licensure)

Emeritus

How long have you been a member of AIA Long Island?(Required)

Less than a year

1 – 5 years

5- 10 years

10-15 years

Over 15 years

How long have you been licensed?(Required)

1 – 5 years

5 – 10 years

10 – 15 years

Over 15 years

Not licensed

Which of the following best describes your current of most recent job function?(Required)

Principal/Partner

Licensed Architect (not Principal/Partner)

Non-licensed Architecture Staff (not on licensure path)

Emerging Professional on Licensure Path (graduated in the last 10 years)

Other Design Professional (e.g., planner, interior designer, landscape architect)

Other

In the past year where did you take the majority of continuing education credits?(Required)

Vendor Sponsored Programs (e.g. lunch and learns in office)

AIA Long Island Sponsored Programs

AIA New York State Sponsored Programs

National Convention

Other

How do you most prefer to take continuing education?(Required)

In person at a continuing education event

Online (live)

Online (on demand)

From my office

How do you choose what CE programs to take?(Required)

Relevance to my work

Convenience

Cost

Presenter

Firm picks up for cost for CE

Other

Are you actively involved with an AIA Long Island Committee?(Required)

Yes

What determines if you will participate in an AIA Long Island Committee or event as a volunteer?(Required)

If it is something I am interested in

Time commitment

How long I have to be on the committee

If someone asks me

All of the above

Have you ever considered, being a part of the AIA Long Island Board of Directors or an Officer of the Chapter?(Required)

Yes

I am a past Board member

I am a present Board member

If no, why not?(Required)

Do not know how to become involved

Not interested, no value to my career or firm

Other

I belong to the AIA…(Required)

Please indicate how much you agree or disagree that each of the following statements were your motivation for joining AIA.

	Strongly disagree	Disagree	Neutral	Agree	Strongly agree
To gain a competitive advantage.
To keep up to date with trends and best practices.
To be a good role model.
Because my employer pays and it requires no effort on my part.
To contribute to my profession.
Because I get a good return on my membership investment.
To distinguish myself from non-member peers.
To display dedication and excellence to clients.
To be a part of the community and to network with my peers.

How many architects are in your firm?(Required)

1 – 5

6 – 10

11 20

21 – 50

Over 50

Other

I do not work for a firm I am employed by…

What is your firm’s specialty area?(Required)

Commercial

Residential – Single Family

Residential – Multi Family

Residential – Affordable Housing

Mixed Use

Schools K-12

Higher Education

Historic Preservation

Hospitality

Healthcare

Planning and Urban Design

Transportation Facilities

Is everyone in your firm a member of AIA Long Island?(Required)

Yes

I don’t know

Who pays for AIA dues in your firm?(Required)

I personally pay all these fees

My employer pays these fees

I own an architecture firm, and pay these fees through my firm

My employer pays for a portion of these fees

I pay for these fees and my employer reimburses me

N/A

What are the three top reasons you belong to the AIA?(Required)

How satisfied are you with the services and support provided by AIA Long Island?(Required)

Very dissatisfied

Somewhat dissatisfied

Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied

Somewhat satisfied

Very satisfied

N/A – I have not interacted with my local AIA chapter

Are you involved with your town or municipality in any official way?(Required)

Yes

If yes, how?

Do you feel it would be beneficial to learn how to become involved with your town or municipality?(Required)

Yes

Do you feel it would be beneficial to participate in regularly scheduled discussion groups on business practices?(Required)

Yes

What areas of community/municipal engagement would you find to be the most interest to you?

Would you be interested in programming on soft skills or life improvement resources?(Required)

Presentations (project, government, in house)

Working through conflict

Work/Life balance

What is next for me as an architect?

Other

What else would you like the AIA Long Island leadership to know about your experience as a member of The American Institute of Architects? Please don’t limit just to the Chapter.