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Advancements in Gender Equity and Racial Diversity in Architecture: 2024 NCARB Numbers Report Findings

Maria-Cristina Florian — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 06:30:00 +0000

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) released the 2024 edition of its “NCARB By The Numbers” report, an annual survey of the state of licensure in the United States. The numbers offer an overview of the architectural profession, showing the demographics of candidates pursuing architecture licensure. While the advancements in gender equity and racial diversity have been gradual, they highlight a positive trend supported by initiatives to make licensure more accessible to a diverse demographic, in hopes of promoting a more representative architectural community.

The Ultimate Study Guide for the ARE Exam: Desk Crits

Kaley Overstreet — Fri, 28 Aug 2020 00:30:00 +0000

Perhaps the most arduous part of every aspiring architect’s career is the built-up doom and gloom that surrounds the process of mentally preparing, and actually taking, the Architect Registration Exam- also known as the ARE. What ideally should be more of a process that tests real-world application and knowledge about the practice itself, has slowly evolved into a mentally exhausting challenge of sourcing highly specific information just to survive each exam. The only thing harder than studying for the exams themselves, is navigating the increasingly saturated array of online practice tests, advice forums, one-off study guides, and rogue tips that seem to shroud the six-part quest for licensure in more mystery than provide any sort of clarity or guidance.

NCARB Releases 2020 Numbers Featuring First Results on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Christele Harrouk — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 06:30:00 +0000

The ninth edition of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ (NCARB) annual report has been released, in the midst of new challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting major information about the architecture profession in 2019. Focusing on different parameters, such as licensing, education, experience, and demographics, the study explores the evolution and transformation of the field, encompassing also findings on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

NCARB Reports Number of U.S. Architects Continues to Grow

Eric Baldwin — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 05:00:00 +0000

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has released its annual Survey of Architectural Registration Boards, which provides exclusive insight into data collected from the architectural licensing boards throughout the United States. Based on the new data, the number of architects licensed in the United States has increased over the last two years.

Becoming a Licensed Architect With NCARB’s IPAL

The Second Studio Podcast — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 04:00:00 +0000

The Midnight Charette is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by architectural designers David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, it features a variety of creative professionals in unscripted conversations that allow for thoughtful takes and personal discussions. A wide array of subjects are covered with honesty and humor: some episodes provide useful tips for designers, while others are project reviews, interviews, or explorations of everyday life and design. The Midnight Charette is also available on iTunes, Spotify, and YouTube.

A Simple Guide to Studying for the ARE 5.0

Lindsey Leardi — Mon, 19 Mar 2018 09:30:00 +0000

After countless late nights designing in studio, facing the critics, laying out (and re-laying out) your portfolio, finally convincing someone to hire you, and working 50+ hour weeks... you’re still not an architect. Welcome to the examination portion of your professional journey, folks.

AIA Responds to Actions Taken by 25 States to Reduce Architectural Licensure Requirements

AD Editorial Team — Fri, 26 Jan 2018 17:15:00 +0000

With a growing number of states choosing to rollback professional architectural licensure requirements, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) has issued a “Where We Stand” statement calling for the reinforcement of the practice, which they believe stand to “protect the health, safety and welfare of the public and shield consumers from unqualified practitioners.”

NCARB Names 13 US Architecture Schools for Integrated Licensure Initiative

Karissa Rosenfield — Mon, 31 Aug 2015 15:34:00 +0000

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has named the first 13 accredited architectural schools to implement the "Integrated Path Initiative." Each selected school has proposed a pre-graduation curriculum that would provide students with the necessary mix of education, work experience, and opportunities to complete the Architect Registration Examinations (ARE) to achieve licensure before graduation. The initiative was spearheaded by NCARB to shorten the time it takes for US architects to get licensed.

12 Architecture Schools to Offer "Integrated Path" to Licensure Before Graduation

Karissa Rosenfield — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 15:35:00 +0000

In an ongoing effort to ease the path to licensure, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has accepted proposals from 12 accredited US architecture schools to implement an "Integrated Path" to licensure. The initiative would give students the opportunity to complete the Intern Development Program (IDP) requirements and take the Architect Registration Exams (ARE) prior to graduation. Students would not be required to pass all ARE divisions in order to graduate.

AIAS Launches Campaign to Promote Early Licensing

Holly Giermann — Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:00:10 +0000

The AIAS has launched a new campaign, the Professional Advancement Support Scholarship, or PASS. The program, available for AIAS alumni pursuing licensure, provides incentive for recent graduates to take a portion of the Architect Registration Examination (ARE) by reimbursing them for successfully undertaking this task. Through a proactive approach, coupled with an informative blog series, the AIAS encourages aspiring architects to actively seek licensure to kick-start their professional careers.

NCARB to Assist Brazil with Regulating Architectural Licensure

Karissa Rosenfield — Thu, 22 Jan 2015 00:00:00 +0000

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has formed an agreement with the Conselho de Arquitetura e Urbanismo do Brasil (CAU/BR) to “exchange information and share best practices” regarding the regulation of architectural licensure and professional standards.

US Architecture Schools Express Interest in Conferring Licensure to Graduates

Connor Walker — Tue, 23 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000

Becoming licensed is no easy feat for the recently graduated architecture student. The combination of required internship hours and exam scores proves a daunting obstacle for most, often taking years of work after college to surpass. Now, however, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) is testing the waters for an alternative system that could grant licensure to students immediately upon graduation.

US, Canada and Mexico Agree to Recognize Architect Credentials

Karissa Rosenfield — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 00:00:00 +0000

A tri-national agreement between the United States, Canada and Mexico will now allow architects to work across borders in North America. As reported by the US National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), in conjunction with the Canadian Architectural Licensing Authorities (CALA) and the Federacion de Colegios de Arquitectos de la Republica Mexicana (FCARM), representatives from the architectural regulatory authorities in all three countries have agreed to mutually recognize architect credentials.

NCARB Endorses Licensure for US Architects Upon Graduation

Karissa Rosenfield — Fri, 30 May 2014 00:00:00 +0000

The U.S. National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has released a statement endorsing licensure upon graduation from accredited programs. Though the release did not specify a definite plan of action, the announcement acknowledges the benefits of restructuring U.S. licensure so that “rigorous internships and examination requirements” are all fulfilled during the education process.