Architect

Exam

Third-party exam

Education

Degree

Experience

Experience

Background check

Felony convictions prohibited

Architects provide services including planning, preliminary studies, designs, drawings, specifications, and other technical submissions, and administration of construction contracts in connection with the design and construction, enlargement or alteration of a building or group of buildings, and the space within and surrounding such buildings which are designed for human occupancy or habitation. Architects select and coordinate the services of appropriate specialty consultants such as structural, civil, mechanical, electrical engineers, landscape designers, interior designers, graphics, communications, lighting, acoustical and other related consultants. Requirements: 1) Must be of good moral character. 2) Must hold a professional degree in architecture from a National Architectural Accrediting Board institution. 3) Must have completed the National Council of Architectural Registration Board's (NCARB) Intern Development Program (IDP). 4) Must have passed the Architecture Registration Examination (ARE). 5) Must complete an affidavit supplied by the Board attesting that he or she has read and understood the Arkansas Architectural Act and Rules and Regulations. Examination Required, Application for Registration by Examination (ARE) fee: $250.00, Application for Individual Reciprocal Registration fee: $250.00, Annual Renewal of Individual Registration fee: $100.00