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Conferences
Conferences
SAH Annual International Conferences bring members together for scholarly exchange and networking
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Publications
Publications
Through print and digital publications, SAH documents the history of the built environment and disseminates scholarshipLatest Issue:
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About
About
SAH promotes the study, interpretation, and conservation of the built environment worldwide for the benefit of all
Membership grants you access to exclusive resources and programs and provides support for new research and programs. Compare benefits across all our membership levels and choose the membership level that works for you.
Every Member Receives
- A yearlong subscription to the Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians (JSAH). Choose from digital access only or a combined print and digital subscription.
- On-demand access to the complete JSAH Archive (1941–present)
- Member rates for registration to SAH’s Annual International Conference
- AIA CES credits earned through conferences and study tours
- Eligibility to apply for SAH grants and fellowships
- Access to members-only lectures, virtual meetups, and more
- Connection to peers through 12 topic-focused SAH Affiliate Groups
- Access to more than 200,000 images of the built environment through the SAHARA database
- Access to SAH Commons online scholarly network
- Discount of 50% on JSTOR access with JPASS
- Eligibility to serve on the SAH Board or committees
- Subscription to the SAH Newsletter and Opportunities Weekly Roundup
Membership Levels
SAH Member
Our most popular membership tier offers optimized pricing to help everyone participate affordably in our community. Emerging scholars can apply for a one-year membership grant that helps bridge the gap between the Society's subsidized student memberships and full-cost SAH memberships.
| Rate | Description | Price: Digital | Price: Digital + Print |
| Individual | 12-month benefits for one person | $163 | $173 |
| Joint | 12-month benefits for two people (domestic partners). Each person receives a unique member ID and their own login to the member portal. | $233 | $243 |
| Retired/Emeritus | Discounted individual membership for former professionals on a fixed income | $98 | $108 |
| Reduced | Discounted individual membership for people working independently or at an institution without full-time employment. This includes adjunct and contingent faculty unemployed workers. | $98 | $108 |
| Global (Available Oct 1, 2025) | Affordable membership rates for global scholars living and working in countries the World Bank classifies as “low income.” | Scholars with qualifying addresses may receive up to 75% off the Individual Digital rate. Learn more. | |
| Student | Discounted individual membership for students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in architectural history or related disciplines. | $60 | $70 |
| Professional Associate | Discounted individual memberships for groups of professionals working in the same museum, office, or firm. Ideal for architects, research or preservation groups, museum staff, and public design education. | $179 for first member + $103 for each additional member at the same institution | |
Upper-Level Member
Show your support for SAH’s mission by including a tax-deductible donation along with your Individual or Joint print + digital membership. Upper-level members receive all the benefits of a regular membership plus:
- Discount on registration for SAH Annual Conference, rates given below.
- Acknowledgement in four quarterly issues of JSAH, the annual report, and quarterly donor reports
- Membership to Frank Lloyd Wright National Reciprocal Sites Program, with which our headquarters, the Charnley-Persky House is affiliated.
- Early registration access for SAH Study and Excursion tours
| Tier | Donation | Price with Individual Membership | Price with Joint Membership | Discount on Annual Conference Registration |
| Cornerstone | $150 | $323 | $393 | 5% |
| Pillar | $350 | $523 | $593 | 7% |
| Keystone | $500 | $673 | $743 | 8% |
Life and Benefactor Member
Show your long-term commitment to SAH by becoming a Life member. Life members’ dues provide unrestricted funds to support the Society’s mission and continued opportunities for all members. Lock in your price and enjoy the most comprehensive suite of member benefits without the need to renew each year.
Life members receive these additional benefits:
- Acknowledgement in JSAH, annual report, and quarterly donor reports
- Membership to Frank Lloyd Wright National Reciprocal Sites Program, with which our headquarters, the Charnley-Persky House is affiliated.
- Early registration access for SAH Study and Excursion tours
- Specialty membership card
- Free tour of SAH's historic headquarters at the Charnley-Persky House in Chicago, IL
- One complimentary walking tour during SAH Annual Conference, reserved in advance, on a space-available basis.
- Free copy of an SAH Buildings of the United States book of your choice
Current Life Members can enhance their commitment to SAH by becoming a Benefactor through a $5,000 tax-deductible donation.
| Tier | Price | Donation Total |
| Life | $5,000 (one payment or four annual payments of $1,250) | None * |
| Benefactor | $10,000 | $5,000 |
* Life memberships are amortized over a period of 20 years and pay for annual benefits. There is no tax-deductible portion associated with Life membership.
President's Circle
SAH is immensely grateful to the many Life and Benefactor Members who continue to support the Society financially year after year. President’s Circle status recognizes the ongoing commitment these members show.
President’s Circle status is an annual distinction given to all Life and Benefactor members who make gifts to the Society of Architectural Historians totaling $1,000 or more during a given 12-month period. The status is applied to a donor as soon as they have achieved $1,000 in gifts within a single calendar year. The status is valid for 12 months from that date, and the date shall serve as an anniversary by which to renew their President's Circle status with one or more gifts totaling $1,000.
President's Circle members receive special benefits as thanks for their support:
- 10% discount on member-rate conference registration
- Recognition from the podium at SAH Celebrates annual gala
Limited-Access Affiliate
Affiliate membership permits an individual to participate in the activities of one or more SAH Affiliate Groups and the SAH Commons online scholarly network, without access to any other SAH benefits such as JSAH or discounted registration for conferences. Price is $25 per year.
Institutional Subscription
Institutional membership provides a subscription to JSAH and/or JSAH Online for communities of readers at public and academic libraries, museums, schools of architecture, architectural history departments, and other large institutions. Institutional subscribers receive the SAH Newsletter, qualify for discounted Career Center job ads, and member-rate registration for two library staff attending the SAH Annual International Conference.
The University of California Press handles institutional subscriptions on SAH's behalf. Visit the UC Press website to join or renew your Institutional subscription.
| Subscription Type | Price per Year | Additional Benefits |
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| Digital Only | $693 | |
| Print + Digital - Domestic | $781 | |
| Print + Digital - International | $807 | |
| Sustaining | $881 |
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Affiliate Groups
SAH Affiliate Groups are comprised of SAH members who share a common, narrowly defined interest, scholarly or otherwise. Participation in Affiliate Group activities is a benefit of SAH membership.
SAH Chapters
SAH has chapters located across the United States. Chapters are independently run organizations that are affiliated with SAH. SAH members can join chapters in their region.
Member Stories
Member Stories: Tamara Rice
Aug 4, 2025
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SAH News
To begin, tell us a little about your background and career path.
I have a background in Interior Design and practiced for over 10 years before discovering my passion for teaching/education. This newfound joy led me to pursue further education, and I completed my MFA in Design Thinking. I’ve since been accepted into the PhD in Design program at the University of Edinburgh, where I’ll begin in September 2026. My research focuses on decolonizing design/design thinking, and I hope to research historic and current Black communities in Scotland.
What projects are you currently working on?
I'm currently finalizing my MFA thesis, which investigates how the history of design is taught in undergraduate interior design programs across the United States. So, I am continuing interviews with educators and students on history pedagogy in design education.
What's keeping you busy outside of work?
Traveling and cooking! I visited Mexico City, the Smoky Mountains in Tennessee, and Belize this summer.
Share a particular memory of when you first became aware of architecture, or when you knew you wanted to study its significance.
I grew up in Europe, where the history of architecture and design was in my backyard. This experience changed the trajectory of my life at a very young age. I realized then that this was my calling and focus.
What interests you most about architectural history?
It stops you in your tracks. I am interested in why we thought, planned, and designed the way we did in those special eras—the design thinking history of architecture, if you will.
Who or what has had the biggest influence your work or career so far?
I would say that travel has educated me in a beautiful way. That sort of real-world learning and access has surely influenced my work and career.
Professional challenges are everywhere. What is your advice for facing them, and perhaps, overcoming them?
Discover what anchors you, whether it's family, faith, or something else, and use them to help you confront any challenges.
When and how did you first become involved in SAH?
I became a member in 2023 and became the Membership Committee chair in 2024. It has been a great experience and an excellent way to network.
How has SAH enriched your experience in architectural history?
Access to research, professionals, and various opportunities has deepened my passion for history in this field.
Do you believe SAH changed as an organization or community during your membership? In what ways?
I appreciate SAH's efforts to evolve and implement changes that benefit their members. I also respect the organization's integrity when facing political challenges.
Do you have a vision for how SAH should evolve in the future?
We should continue our efforts to reach more members in new countries!
What advice would you give to your former self? How far back you go is up to you.
Reflecting on my journey, I realize that if I had put more effort into reaching out for help and utilizing my resources, I could have achieved even more. I have no regrets in life, but my advice is to never be afraid to get involved or ask for assistance. We often don't know what we don't know.
This story is published as part of an ongoing series exploring the varying careers and experiences of SAH's diverse members. What's your story? Share it with us through our online questionnaire.
Membership Grants
Emerging scholars can apply for a one-year membership grant that helps bridge the gap between the Society's subsidized student memberships and full-cost SAH memberships.