Super interesting.
The same happened to me when I came to the USA. I think it is a conceptual problem related to the use of the word "Architect." For the licensing authorities in the USA, you can use the word "Architect" once you are registered. In other countries, you are an architect once you have graduated.
I agree with Angel Saqui. We will be "architects" once we graduate from university.
It's crucial to note that being an 'architect' and being a 'licensed or registered architect' are distinct.
I have often explained that distinction and state jurisdiction to NCARB, and it looks like they need help understanding or want to understand. The word Architect doesn't depend on whether you have or not the license to "exercise the profession on determined place."
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Daniel Sur, AIA, NCARB
The Princeton Companies
Leesburg,
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Original Message:
Sent: 05-01-2024 11:56 AM
From: Angel Saqui
Subject: licensing vs membership
Since I joined the AIA in 1970 (I am 91 years old now), and through all my years in the AIA Miami, AIA Florida, and 3 years serving as Regional Director for the AIA Florida Caribbean Region, I have been advocating that once a student from an accredited University graduates as an Architect, he/she should be licensed as Architect in the entire Country without having to be examined again of subjects that should have been taught at the University. There are countries that operate like this. Their architects design beautiful buildings that do not collapse. Mexico and Spain are examples.
There should be a standard of subjects in all the Schools of Architecture of our Universities for the profession, plus there should be some subjects that are not taught now in many universities that are a must.
I have lectured and lobbied about this subject for a long time.
Continuing education is another conflictive item that deserves attention.
We could not come to a conclusion in this brief message.
Best wishes
Angel C. Saqui, Sr., FAIA, FNACA.
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Original Message:
Sent: 4/25/2024 11:42:00 AM
From: Marc-Andre Maille Intl. Assoc. AIA
Subject: licensing vs membership
As a practionner in Quebec, Canada, I do think that in fact, the licensing procedure must be done in the most detailed matter since the knowledge of local factors and regulation is essential to ensure public safety.
But then, what is advantage of being an AIA member?
Marc-André Maillé ing. arch. MOAQ MOIQ NCARB MIRAC Intl. Assoc. AIA
ARTEFAC
Trois-Rivieres Victoriaville Montréal