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Welcome to the NCARB Blog

2/5/14 by Samantha Miller

Community, NCARB

Introducing the NCARB Blog—a social hub for licensure candidates and architects. Read More

11 Twitter Accounts Every Architecture Student Should Follow

2/3/14 by Samantha Miller

Career Tips, Community

Here are 11 Twitter accounts every architecture student and intern should follow. Read More

2013 Survey of Registered Architects: A Closer Look

1/30/14 by Lou-Ann Belk

Data, Architecture

Take a closer look at the 2013 Survey of Registered Architects. Read More

Q&A with the Ohio Board's Amy Kobe

1/25/14 by Amanda Pica

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Once you become licensed, you’ll have a long-term relationship with your state board. Read More

Get to Know NCARB

1/23/14 by Wintana Berhane

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Based in Washington, DC, NCARB has more than 90 employees, both architects and non-architects. Read More

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