Anyone can study and take the test including window sales men, the Benjamin Moore Paint sales associate, attorneys, lighting designers and building managers. It should be noted that one does not need an Architectural Education, or background in architecture to be a Leader in Energy and Environmental Design. ![]() ![]() In my humble opinion, this is what architects have been trained to do since the beginning of time.but in the "certified" world, it is one more credential that all have been called to gain to demonstrate their worthiness to the general public as a valued asset to the project. The LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. LEED AP= Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Professional. I must also add my name and NJ number to the business cards of those in my office that are not licensed and have their name on a Clawson Architects Business Card to let the consumer know that I will be the one that will be professionally responsible for the Architecture. ![]() So besides all the other letters I also must add my number. must follow it with the name of the Professional and License number, including business cards, letter head and advertisements. Anyone claiming to provide Architectural Services or using the words Architect, Architectural Design, Architectural Plans etc. the state requires Architects to use their License number on everything as well. NJ # 0000000 - Letters in New Jersey were not enough. If they passed the exam in New York and they want to do your new kitchen addition in New Jersey they must register in the State of New Jersey. Just because your architect passed the exam in New York, if he or she does not register with the state and pay the fees, they can not practice. One can be a licensed architect meaning they have passed the national exam in a particular state however, they must maintain their continuing education and pay the associated fees within the state to be registered and to practice architecture in the state that the project is located in.i.e. It does not mean that your are automatically granted a license and it does not mean that if you don't have the certificate, that you will not get a license to practice in states other than where you took your exam however, it is supposed to make it easier. The NCARB Certificate allows certificate holders to automatically qualify for reciprocal license in most states and some foreign countries. NCARB = National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. ![]() Others may join the organization but may not use the letters AIA, they must write out the words, The American Institute of Architects they are known as Intern Architects (those who have a degree from an accredited program and are in the process of fulfilling the internship requirements necessary to sit for the exam) or those in allied professions or sales may join and write American Institute of Architects Allied Member after their names. Mary René Clawson AIA, CID, LEED AP NJLIC 13635, NYLIC 02294īreakdown: I currently have 3-A's, 3-C, 2-D's, 2-E's, 4-I's, 1-J, 3-L, and 1-P 1-Y then those numbers.all after my name, lets look at what they mean and others you may see after an Architects name and what I may have to add in the future to further qualify myself as the expert.ĪIA = The American Institute of Architects Only those that have passed the Architectural Licensing Exam and have paid their dues to the organization may use the letters after their name. So just what is it with Architects and the Alphabet Soup they have after their names.
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