Designing India’s Future, Structuring Excellence
Council of Indian Architects and Designers(CIAD)
CIAD is a national body for architects and urban designers creating spaces that shape modern India. We promote sustainable, aesthetic, and culturally rooted design practices. CIAD empowers professionals through community, recognition, and collaboration to elevate the impact of design on public life.
Membership
Membership Benefits
Access to Exclusive Publications
→- Receive insights through journals and reports on architecture trends, vernacular design, urban planning, and sustainability.
- Access newsletters covering materials innovation, smart city developments, and spatial policy updates
- Get exclusive e-books and case studies on landmark projects, both contemporary and traditional.
Networking Opportunities
→- Connect with architects, landscape artists, conservationists, and built environment researchers.
- Participate in White Board discussions on urban revitalization, green buildings, and public infrastructure design
- Join regional meetups and design exhibitions to showcase work and build peer collaborations
Discounts on Conferences & Workshops
→- Attend CIAD’s architecture summits, heritage design conclaves, and interior innovation workshops at reduced rates.
- Get early access to thematic events on climate-resilient architecture and inclusive planning
- Enjoy exclusive sessions with mentors, industry leaders, and award-winning designers
Professional Development Resources
→- Gain access to design guidelines, planning toolkits, and CAD/visualization resources.
- Learn new techniques in modular construction, urban resilience, and adaptive reuse.
- Participate in masterclasses, expert Q&As, and design critiques to sharpen professional practice.
White Board Discussions
→- Collaborate on city planning ideas, spatial justice, and architectural heritage preservation.
- Share critiques, pitch design solutions, and ideate around challenges in India’s rural and urban design.
- Engage in collaborative drafting of design codes and public space standards with peers and academics.
The Types of
Membership Tiers
Student Membership
Designed for students pursuing academic careers, providing access to essential resources and opportunities for growth.
Individual Membership
Ideal for professors and researchers seeking to enhance their academic careers through exclusive resources and networking opportunities.
Institutional Membership
Suitable for universities and research institutions looking to provide their faculty and staff with valuable academic resources.