Architects are entrusted with responsibility for the guarding and promoting the health, safety, and welfare of the public through the shaping of the built environment. The path to architectural licensure is, accordingly, a rigorous one. Advances in construction technology and in our understanding of such issues as resource conservation demand of the architect a habit of lifelong learning.
Internship and Licensure
AIACC supports its membership and the profession at large by advocating for clear and responsible standards and processes for licensure, with particular attention to the internship requirements for emerging professionals. For information about the Intern Development Program, administered by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB),