National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)

According to RAND's Building Impact report, architecture students and practitioners feel that current program curriculum is not well-aligned to industry trends and that there should be a greater emphasis on technical skills and hands-on experience in architecture school. See more key takeaways from the study » https://ow.ly/5TX850Vw3lp . . . #ArchitectureSchool #ProfessionalPractice #Architecture

Architect Erik Peterson shares his experiences taking a less traditional route to earn his architecture license and how he overcame obstacles to achieve his dream of becoming an architect. 🔗https://ow.ly/fYKr50Vw2Tf . . . #Architect #NCARB Amcon Construction Company

Time is running out to apply for NCARB Scholars in Professional Practice 2025! ⏰ The three-day immersive workshop will bring together educators from across the country to learn from experts in both architectural practice and teaching, share best practices, and enhance the delivery of their professional practice courses. Full scholarships (including travel) are available for all attendees. Learn more & apply by the April 11 deadline ⤵️ https://ow.ly/7z6p50VgOPu . . . #ArchitectureSchool #ProfessionalPractice #NCARB

NCARB has recently made improvements to the licensing requirements tool, which provides an overview of requirements in each of NCARB’s 55 member jurisdictions related to architectural licensure and practice rules. Learn more about the updates—and remember to always contact your licensing board directly to ensure you have the most accurate and current information about your state's requirements » https://ow.ly/Vyik50VqBK0 . . . #NCARB #ArchitectureLicense #Architect

Some key takeaways on licensure accessibility from RAND's Building Impact report: 📎 Students often felt unprepared to understand the path to licensure early in their architectural education. 📎 Students and practitioners want more emphasis on technical skills and hands-on experience in architecture education. 📎 Licensure has a significant impact on practitioners’ feelings of belonging in the profession As NCARB continues exploring opportunities to create more Pathways to Practice, findings from RAND's Building Impact report will shape our research and development. Learn more » https://ow.ly/ujJb50Vomim

ATTN: Supervisors ⚠️ As part of NCARB’s ongoing redesign of our online system, we are excited to announce updates to the Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®) Supervisors & Mentors section of My NCARB! This redesign aims to streamline how supervisors review candidates’ professional experiences, making the process more intuitive and user-friendly. Learn more about the updated features » https://ow.ly/T37S50Voner

#WomenInArchitecture🙌 DC-based project architect Sachini Kumi Wickramanayaka, AIA, LEED AP, shares about the impact of mentorship on her career and her path to licensure as an immigrant on the NCARB Blog. Read her full story » https://ow.ly/bpkY50Volwc . . . Wiencek + Associates Architects + Planners, Inc. #WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInDesign

NCARB and several organizations are partnering to gather feedback from non-native English speakers pursuing architectural licensure in the United States. If English is not your native language, we want to hear about any barriers you’ve faced in our brief survey » https://ow.ly/TrUI50Vo9qH 👉Share your feedback before the survey closes at midnight this Friday, 3/27.

As wildfires become more prevalent, what can architects do to mitigate potential damage? This continuing education course—free for NCARB Certificate holders—examines wildfire behavior and the techniques architects can use to offset their impact in both residential and commercial buildings. Learn more about the online course, worth 1 HSW LU » https://ow.ly/fZ9050SPvgR . . . #NCARB #ContinuingEducation

AI tools can produce sophisticated and convincing work in seconds, yet they are also prone to math errors and 'hallucinations.' In high-stakes professions, mistakes like these have serious consequences. This makes the role of licensed professionals even more important – not just for evaluating AI-generated outputs for accuracy, but also for applying those outputs ethically and responsibly in real-world contexts. Our perspective on AI and the future of professional licensing ↓