Architect, Licensed
- Exam
- State + third-party exam
- Education
- Specific course
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Specific type of conviction prohibited
Architects plan and design residences, office buildings, factories, and various other structures according to the client's preferences; consult with the clients on style, specifications, materials, building time and cost limitations; ensure that building plans conform with local and state building codes, zoning laws, fire regulations and other ordinances; develop final design documentation for building contractors that includes structural plumbing, heating, and electrical requirements; assist the client in selecting a building contractor; and, visit the construction site to assure the design is being followed and designated materials are being used. They may specialize in certain types of structures or projects.
Requirements reported by the state
- Licence type
- Stand-alone license
- Exam
- Both state and third-party exams required
- Education
- Specific course required
- Continuing education
- Continuing education required
- Certification
- Certification required
- Experience
- Experience
- Background check
- Specific type of conviction prohibited
Issuing body
- Department
- Department of Inspections, Appeals, & Licensing
- Board
- Iowa Architectural Examining Board
- Address
- 6200 Park Avenue Des Moines, IA 50321 Suite 100 Des Moines, IA 50309
- Phone
- (515) 725-9022
- Agency website
- http://www.plb.iowa.gov
- Licence page
- http://www.plb.iowa.gov
- Last updated
- June 30, 2021
Occupations (O*NET)
- Architect 17-1011.00
Source and verification
This record is Iowa's report to the Analyst Resource Center, published by CareerOneStop (October 2024 export). Everything shown comes only from that report.
Before you apply, confirm every detail with Iowa Architectural Examining Board — see the issuing body section above.
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