National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB)’s Post

NCARB introduced a new framework for architectural licensure in the U.S. today, the 'NCARB Competency Standard for Architects.' It outlines 16 key competencies required at licensure. NCARB President Kenneth R. Van Tine noted the new standard will "shape the architecture profession for years to come and ensure that the path to licensure is accessible to individuals of all backgrounds." Take a deep dive into the topic of architectural licensure with our recent Archinect In-Depth: Licensure series (link in the article).

NCARB's latest report indicates a welcome shift towards a more diverse and expanding architectural profession. Licensed practitioners increased by 1% to 121.4K, with 37.7K currently pursuing licensure. 🔍 More key takeaways on Archinect.

Our director M. Hank Haeusler contributed to the NSW Architects Registration Board - Deep Dive Report on Systemic Risks in the Australian Architecture Sector. It consolidates the results of initial research undertaken by the NSW ARB and ARBV in 2022 with insights about these risks gleaned from deep dive focus groups conducted in 2023 with NSW and Victorian architects, industry body representatives, clients, developers, insurers and regulatory bodies. The Deep Dive Report identifies systemic risks in the Australian architecture sector that affect the entire industry. Without effective action, these risks could lead to widespread negative outcomes. Given their systemic nature, addressing these risks requires a coordinated response involving not only the NSW ARB and ARBV, but also industry bodies, education providers, research institutions and other government agencies. The Deep Dive Report offers recommendations so that outcomes can be improved for architects, their clients, users of architectural services and the public. See link: https://lnkd.in/gHnk7tsD under the Resources Section for a copy of the report. UNSW Built Environment Research UNSW Arts, Design & Architecture

Whole life carbon assessments: where should architects start? In the second in his RIBA Journal series, Simon Sturgis asks why we, as architects, should carry out whole-life carbons assessments, where we should start, and what we should consider through the RIBA Stages: https://ow.ly/G6sa50Rg787

Second in series of simple and concise articles for construction professionals introducing #wholelifecarbon

See my second article in RIBAJ on the new RICS WLCA Standard, and what it means for Architects https://ow.ly/eLrR50Rg1YE

Spoiler Alert: NCARB is making two changes to the ARE starting in February 2024. 1. Building code update. 2. No more quantitative fill in the blank questions on the ARE. See their post & link: NCARB regularly works with our psychometricians and hundreds of volunteer architects to ensure the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®) aligns with exam best practices and current architectural practice. As part of our ongoing efforts to improve the ARE, we are implementing two updates that will go into effect in February 2024. Learn more » https://ow.ly/zI1Y50Qgz4C

While the interviewed refer to UK reality, unfortunately it is applicable to Ireland as well. Low-energy projects and NZEB projects still are rare. High costs, lack of qualified labours, and a culture of Zero Carbon fatigue to emerge. A construction shift is mandatory to improve the built environment and meet and/or trying to reach the targets of 2050.

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