Articles Tagged with ''licensing''

New NCARB Data Shows How COVID-19 Affected Aspiring Architects

More than a third of candidates reporting that the pandemic significantly slowed their experience progress

August 4, 2025

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ latest NCARB by the Numbers data report provides exclusive insight into the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on candidates working toward earning their architecture license.

NCARB Releases Latest Data on Architectural Licensure

The report, which is based on data from the 2024 calendar year, highlights that the average time to earn an architecture license has decreased for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic

July 15, 2025

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ (NCARB) has released the 2025 edition of its annual data report, NCARB by the Numbers.

NCARB Expands International Access Across Four Continents

The agreements expand access to international reciprocity, allowing qualified architects from each country to pursue licensure through a streamlined process

July 9, 2025

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards’ member licensing boards have ratified two new Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) with NCARB’s counterparts in Canada and South Africa.

Community Colleges Now Eligible for Accelerated Architecture License Program

For the first time, eligible two-year community colleges can apply to participate in the streamlined pathway that helps students earn their architecture license years faster than the traditional route

July 7, 2025

As of July 1, 2025, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) implemented several changes to the Integrated Path to Architectural Licensure (IPAL) program.

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New Report Highlights Impact of Disabilities on Architectural Licensure

Building on Belonging is the second phase in NCARB and NOMA’s joint Baseline on Belonging research initiative

June 23, 2025

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has released a new report highlighting the impact that disabilities have on candidates pursuing an architecture license.

NCARB: The Number of U.S. Architects Fell by 4% in 2024

Conducted each year, the survey provides insights into data from the architectural licensing boards of the 50 U.S. state, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands

June 9, 2025

The number of U.S. architects fell by 4% to just over 116,000 in 2024, according to the National Council of Architectural Registration Board’s (NCARB) annual Survey of Architectural Registration Boards.

All 55 U.S. Architecture Boards Retire ARE Rolling Clock Policy

The final jurisdiction adopted regulations to replace the rolling clock policy with NCARB’s new score validity policy this spring

May 15, 2025

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) announced that all 55 state licensing boards have now retired the five-year rolling clock policy, which limited the validity of the Architect Registration Examination^® (ARE^®).

NCARB Releases New Podcast Highlighting Data Trends in Architectural Practice

Inside NCARB by the Numbers highlights the data driving the evolution of licensure standards and examines the impact programmatic changes have on individuals working toward licensure

May 8, 2025

The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has released a new podcast exploring key trends and programmatic shifts shaping architectural licensure.

NCARB Record Holders Reach Over 125K

November 22, 2024

According to the latest data from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), over 125,000 individuals now hold an NCARB Record, an all-time high.

NCARB’s Issues Statement on the Use of AI in Architecture

November 14, 2024

The proliferation of AI use in practice is raising legitimate questions about how the responsibility and accountability of the architect might be altered by this technological wave.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW; 0.1 ICC CEU; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On Demand In modern roofing systems, vapor retarders and air barriers do more than just minimize air leakage—they’re essential to maximizing performance and longevity. This engaging course dives into the next generation of moisture control: permeable vapor retarders and air barriers. Discover how these cutting-edge technologies are transforming low-slope roofing assemblies by improving energy efficiency, managing moisture, and boosting wind uplift resistance.

Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW ; 1 IIBEC CEH; 0.1 IACET CEU

On-Demand Designing a high-performance building enclosure requires more than just surface-level protection; it demands a rigorous, performance-based mastery of below-grade water and gas mitigation. This discussion will provide an expert-level analysis of below-grade waterproofing within the comprehensive framework of the high-performance building enclosure.