2025 Membership Survey Results
Thank you for taking the time to complete our member feedback survey. Your input is incredibly valuable in helping us shape our programming so that it is more engaging, accessible, inclusive, and relevant to your professional interests and membership experience. This survey is part of our ongoing effort to better understand our community's needs and foster a more diverse and connected architectural network. We have reviewed your responses and will be using your feedback below to inform our 2026 event programming—including new themes, formats, initiatives etc.
Key Takeaways (overall picture)
Members appreciate high-quality, varied events and networking opportunities, especially when offered online.
There are concerns about London-centric focus, high dues (particularly national), and scheduling issues.
Members want AIA UK to expand reach, increase advocacy, and provide more practical/skills-based offerings.
Strengths (what AIA UK is doing well)
Event quality & variety: Positive feedback on sustainability events, collaborations with RIBA, and online sessions.
Networking/community: Members value connections made through AIA UK.
Accessibility: Online/hybrid events allow broader participation.
Membership value (for some): Tax relief and event offerings make dues worthwhile for engaged members.
Recognition of efforts: Volunteers and the chapter team were appreciated.
Areas to Improve (what needs attention)
Geographical reach: Reduce London-centricity; more regional, hybrid, and online events.
Content & format: More networking/social events, skills workshops (business, data, tech), virtual project tours, and content with stronger professional relevance.
Scheduling & notice: Minimum one month’s notice, alignment with school holidays, and activity options in December.
Cost & accessibility: Excursions too expensive for some; dues (especially national) seen as poor value by those outside the US or with financial constraints.
Advocacy & collaboration: Stronger voice on climate/built environment issues; deeper collaboration with RIBA/ARB; consider lobbying.
Membership experience: Better communication, improved membership directory, legislative alerts, and website functionality.
A Call to Action
As many of you may know, ALL of the chapter programming is organised and run by members who volunteer their time to give back to this growing community. To implement the changes you want, we need your help.
In particular, for additional geographic reach to augment our UK-wide offering, we need members across the country to get in touch and help organise an events near you. Please email chapterexecutive@aiauk.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
Written by Lulu Yang, Assoc AIA
