Architect Licensure

ATTN: NCARB Announces ARE Security and Development Fee.
FAQs about this increase.

ARE EDUCATION

The 2009-2010 ARE Prep series, with monthly classes and study sessions, is FULL. Visit the web site in August 2010 for information on the 2010-2011 series.

ARE STUDY RESOURCES
Study library at AIA Seattle: AIA Seattle members have free access to ARE exam 4.0 study materials at the AIA office and online. Hard copy study materials have been purchased from Kaplan AEC Education and Professional Publications, Inc. Study material, including flash cards, cover the following topics:

Building Design & Construction Systems
Building Systems
Construction Documents & Services
Programming, Planning & Practice
Schematic Design
Site Planning & Design
Structural Systems

These materials are available to anyone preparing for the ARE exams. They can be used only at AIA Seattle during normal business hours (10am - 5pm, Mon-Fri.) To use this material, email Debra Haraldson (debrah at aiaseattle.org) to schedule the conference room.

AIA Seattle members have free online access to Kaplan: AIA Seattle members also have free access to on-line materials on Kaplan's web site. Call or email Debra Haraldson (debrah at aiaseattle.org) to receive a user ID and password to access the site.

NCARB also has free study guides and practice exams.

PRACTICING ARCHITECTURE IN WASHINGTON STATE
In Washington, only licensed architects may represent themselves using the title "architect" or engage in the practice of architecture as defined by law. Requirements for licensure include a combination of education and practical experience, and passage of a qualifying exam (the Architect Registration Exam/ARE). Visit the Washington State Department of Licensing for information on licensure for architects.

LINKS

ARE Forum
AIA Emerging Professionals Website
Licensing overview from NCARB
Intern Development Program
National Council of Architecture Registration Boards (NCARB)
Washington State Department of Licensing
Architectural Registration Examination (ARE)

American Institute of Architects Seattle

Architect Licensure