Latest Updates

• 10.13.2016

  Update to ARE Security Process

  NCARB has announced that starting October 15, 2016, Prometric test centers in the U.S. will closely inspect eyeglasses, jewelry, and other accessories.

  This new security measure will impact all Prometric customers, including ARE candidates, and will help prevent small recording devices from entering the exam room. Beginning October 15, here’s what candidates can expect:

  • All candidates will be required to remove their eyeglasses for visual inspection by a Test Center Administrator (TCA). These brief inspections will occur during initial check-in and upon return from breaks.
  • Most types of jewelry are prohibited, with the exception of wedding or engagement rings. Candidates should avoid bringing watches, necklaces, bracelets, or earrings to the test center.
  • Other accessories are subject to inspection, such as headbands, hair clips, ties, cufflinks, or scarves. Please note: religious and medical head coverings are permitted.

  If you have any questions about the types of accessories subject to inspection, please contact Prometric directly.

• 08.31.2016

  New Board Member Appointed

  Governor Pat McCrory has appointed David G. Smudski of Durham, NC to the Board of Architecture as a Public Member.  Please join the Board in welcoming him!

• 08.31.2016

  August Newsletter Now Available

  Click here 2016-August for the latest Board Newsletter.

• 07.21.2016

  2016-2017 Board officers announced

  Julie McLaurin – President

  John Tabor – Vice President

  Steve McClure – Treasurer

  Robert Bishop – Secretary

• 05.11.2016

  Info On 2016-2017 Individual Renewals

  All current active licenses for 2015-2016 will expire on June 30, 2016.  Renewal notices for 2016-2017 will be emailed to licensees on May 15, 2016.  You may renew ONLINE for 2016-2017 after you receive your 2016-2017 renewal notice.  Online renewal for the current license year (2015-2016) is NOT available at this time.  Online renewal for 2016-2017 will be available on May 15, 2016 in the Licensee Log In section.

• 05.04.2016

  New Board Member

  Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Mr. Steve Clipp of Chapel Hill, NC to the Board of Architecture.  Mr. Clipp replaces Chris E. Brasier, FAIA who served on the Board for 5 years.  Please join us in welcoming him to the Board and expressing our sincere gratitude to Mr. Brasier.

• 03.22.2016

  Updated Seal Brochure published

  The Board of Architecture and the Board of Examiners for Engineers have updated the seal brochure that was originally issued in 2003.  The seal brochure has been a valuable tool for code officials thought out the state.  While you will find that most of content is not new, it has been redesigned and updated for ease of use on smartphones and tablets.  It also offers more clarification based on comments the Boards have received throughout the years.  The brochure is not a final statement on every subject addressed in the rules and laws that govern the practice of architecture and engineering, but should be used as a starting place for guidance on various issued related to sealing documents.

• 03.01.2016

  IPAL – Board Changes Rule to Allow Participation

  The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has announced the names of the first 13 accredited architectural programs to be accepted for participation in the NCARB IPAL initiative.  The initiative encourages programs that are accredited by NAAB to propose a pre-graduation integration of education, experience requirements and the opportunity to take each of the six divisions of the new Architect Registration Examination® 5.0.  Two architecture schools were included in the approved programs – NC State University and UNC-Charlotte.

  The Board has amended 21 NCAC 02 .0302 to allow for NC exam candidate to participate in and NCARB approved IPAL program.  For more information on the NCARB IPA go to www.ncarb.org

• 02.29.2016

  New Board Member

  Governor Pat McCrory has appointed Mr. Jimmy Lee Norwood, Jr. of Winston-Salem, NC to the Board of Architecture.  Mr. Norwood replaces Cheryl C. Walker, FAIA who served on the Board for over 10 years.  Please join us in welcoming him to the Board and expressing our sincere gratitude to Ms. Walker.

• 01.14.2016

  2016 Firm Renewals

  Firm renewal forms for 2016 were due by December 31, 2015.  If you have not renewed your firm license it is now on delinquent status.  Firm renewal forms are found in the forms section of this site.  Questions concerning firm renewals should be sent to Tyler Barrick at tyler@ncbarch.org