Membership is open to all who are interested in furthering the study, interpretation, and conservation of the built environment. Join the Society of Architectural Historians for access to
JSAH and the
JSAH Archive, innovative and authoritative research resources, virtual programs, study tours, discounted registration for the SAH Annual International Conference, professional development opportunities, and to connect with our international network of members.
Questions? Contact Director of Membership Anne Bird at
membership@sah.org.
JOIN OR RENEW NOW
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Membership is on a 12-month, anniversary-date basis. Upper-level members (Supporting, Patron, Donor, Life, and Benefactor) are listed in
JSAH in recognition of their support.
| Student Membership |
$65 (digital) |
$75 (print + digital) |
| Individual Membership |
$145 (digital) |
$155 (print + digital) |
| Joint Membership |
$210 (digital) |
$230 (print + digital)
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| Professional Associate* |
$160 (print + digital) Additional associates $90 each (digital)
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| Supporting Membership |
$250 (print + digital)
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| Patron Membership |
$430 (print + digital)
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| Donor Membership |
$575 (print + digital)
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Life Membership
(Individual or Joint) |
$2900 (print + digital)
(four equal installments in four successive years if desired) |
Benefactor Membership
(Individual or Joint) |
$7900 (print + digital)
(six equal installments in six successive years if desired) |
*Discounted individual memberships for groups of professionals working in the same office or firm, such as architectural firms, state historic preservation offices, preservation advocacy groups, and design education organizations. Learn More
Professional Connections
Connect with peers and colleagues from around the world digitally and in-person through SAH Commons, the membership directory, member listserv,
SAH Affiliate Groups, virtual programs, study programs, and conferences.
Annual Conference
Meet and hear from leaders in the field, expand your professional network, and present new research on the history of the built environment at the
SAH Annual International Conference.
Latest Research
Receive quarterly issues of
JSAH, the leading English-language journal on the history of the built environment. Each issue offers 4–5 scholarly articles; reviews of recent books, exhibitions, films, and other media; and a variety of editorials and opinion pieces. Members also receive access to the full
JSAH Archive (1941–present).
Study Programs
Gain unprecedented access to buildings and sites
around the world.
Learn from experts in the field in
an environment that fosters intellectual discussion
among informed and passionate colleagues. Take
what you’ve learned back to the classroom or firm.
Fellowships, Grants & Awards
Apply for fellowships, grants, and awards. SAH
provides funding to graduate students, emerging
scholars, and established professionals to attend
the SAH Annual International Conference and help
support research, travel, and publishing. SAH also
honors leaders in the field of architectural history
and excellence in
publications,
film and video.
Digital Resources
Safeguard your images in perpetuity by uploading to
SAHARA, our digital archive
of more than 155,000 architectural images for research and teaching. SAH members can also subscribe to ACLS Humanities E-Book for $40/year.
AIA CES Learning Units
As a registered AIA CES provider, SAH offers
architects the opportunity to earn LUs, incuding
HSW, by participating in its programs.
Frank Lloyd Wright Reciprocal Sites Program (Upper-level Members)
In partnership with the Frank Lloyd Wright Trust, SAH offers the Frank Lloyd Wright National Reciprocal Sites Membership Program for all upper-level members (includes Supporting, Patron, Donor, Life, and Benefactor membership levels). As an upper-level member, you will receive a special sticker on your SAH membership card that will entitle you to visit 30 Wright-designed sites across the United States free or at a reduced rate.
View the brochure for a list of participating sties and benefits. If you have already renewed as an upper level member, you will receive a letter with your identifying credential.