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National Architect: Ending Unpaid Internships (November 2021)

Read NCARB's statement opposing unpaid architectural internships, and see NCARB's top CE courses for 2021.

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National Architect: Shape the Future of Architecture (August 2021)

Guide updates to NCARB’s programs and services by sharing your insights in the Analysis of Practice study.

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National Architect: Waterfront Infrastructure and Resiliency (June 2021)

New York architect Dena Prastos shares her passion for waterfront infrastructure and resiliency, as well as the challenges she’s overcome throughout...

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National Architect: How Race, Age, and Gender Impact the AXP (March 2021)

Read NCARB and NOMA's first report of the Baseline on Belonging study, which explores how factors such as race, age, and firm size impact candidates...

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National Architect: One Architect’s Passion for Adaptive Reuse (December 2020)

An Ohio architect talks about adaptive reuse in historic neighborhoods and the profession’s efforts to create more opportunities for women and BIPOC...

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National Architect: How to Mentor Candidates Remotely (October 2020)

An architect shares tips for guiding licensure candidates remotely during the coronavirus pandemic.

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National Architect: Explore New Diversity & Licensure Data (July 2020)

Explore the latest edition of NCARB’s annual data publication, which includes expanded diversity and exam insights, plus a preview of our joint survey...

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National Architect: Stay Connected with NCARB During COVID-19 (June 2020)

As the architecture community navigates the COVID-19 pandemic, NCARB is working to provide you with the services and information you need.

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National Architect: Celebrating Women In Architecture (March 2020)

In honor of Women’s History Month, we're highlighting advice from 10 women in architecture who are making strides to impact the profession now and...

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National Architect: Explore Our Top Tools for Architects (January 2020)

From video tutorials to mobile apps, here are our top tools for architects—recommended by fellow architects!

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