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NCARB Leadership Explore the Future of Licensure at 2024 Member Board Chairs and Executives Summit

10/23/2024
Leadership from the 55 U.S. architectural licensing boards convened for NCARB’s 2024 Member Board...

NCARB’s Position on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Architectural Profession

10/17/2024
The NCARB Board of Directors has adopted the following statement establishing NCARB's position on...

NCARB Releases New Competency Standard for Architects

10/03/2024
The Competency Standard will be used as the foundation for future NCARB programs.

NCARB and AIA Release New Guidance for Developing Ethics and Public Welfare-Related CE Courses

09/26/2024
This new resource explains how to include DEI-related content in HSW CE material.

Architecture Students Address Community Challenges Through Design Competition

09/23/2024
Washington, DC — On Sunday, September 22, architecture students from the DC, Maryland, and Virginia...

In Memoriam: NCARB Past President Robert A. Boynton, FAIA

09/06/2024
NCARB celebrates the life of dedicated volunteer and past president Robert A. Boynton, FAIA, of Richmond, Virginia.

NCARB Report Highlights Key Skills for Entry-Level Architecture Positions

08/27/2024
The report provides a framework for incorporating these skills into college curriculum.

NCARB Hosts Inaugural Leadership Institute Event

08/26/2024
The immersive training event brings together current and future NCARB leadership for impactful training.

New Reciprocity Agreement Signed by Australia, New Zealand, and the U.S.

08/20/2024
The new agreement will expand access to international opportunities for architects of various backgrounds.

NCARB Scholars Gathered at Howard University for Sixth Annual Training Program

08/13/2024
NCARB held its sixth annual NCARB Scholars in Professional Practice program from August 8-10, 2024...

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