Membership Classes of the TTIA

"Full Members" are members holding a degree approved by the T.T.I.A. or who are persons admitted Full before 26th October 1967(*). This class of Membership shall be open to citizens and permanent residents of Trinidad and Tobago as well as CARICOM Nationals. Only Full Members may vote or hold office. Download the Full Member Application Form HERE.

(*) Under the 'Grandfather' Clause.

"Visiting Members" who shall be holding a degree or diploma from a recognized and accredited school of Architecture approved by the T.T.I.A. This class of Membership shall be open to persons who are in possession of a valid work permit issued by the Ministry of National Security.Download the Visiting Member Application Form HERE.

"Honorary Members" shall be awarded to distinguished non-practicing architects and also to distinguished persons who may be in the field of Art or Science.

Fellowships – must be practicing Architects in recognition of distinguished service to the society and Profession and must be a nomination from the Awards committee to the Executive and then to the Board of Fellowship.

"Overseas Members" – Architects who are Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago or non-nationals who held Full Membership but now reside overseas can qualify by application to the Executive. These Members must hold a degree approved by the TTIA.

"Graduate Members" – Architects who hold a degree recognized by the TTIA and are in the process of becoming Full Members. Download the Graduate Member Application Form HERE.

"Student Members" who shall be currently attending a full- time course at a recognized school approved by the T.T.I.A. This class of Membership shall be open to citizens and permanent residents. Download the Student Member Application Form HERE.  Download a 'FILLABLE' form for Student Members HERE.

Retired Members – Members who wish to retire should have the option to remain members but will subscribe 50% of dues for Full Membership.

Note: Consideration is presently being given to award Retired and non-practicing members an 'EMERITUS' status; as Emeritus members, the TTIA plans to give free access to all services of the TTIA; therefore, no fees will be required to be paid to the TTIA. The general idea is that all other members shall support our retired and non-practicing professionals.