2011 Position Statement Review

Public Policy
The practice of architecture should be regulated. The privileges and responsibilities of practice should be extended only to those architects who demonstrate through education, experience, and examination that they are ethically and technically prepared.

Supporting Position Statement:
13. Use of the Title Architect and Its Derivatives

EXISTING LANGUAGE:
The AIA supports protecting the public by reserving the use of the term "architect" and its derivative forms to those individuals licensed as architects. In addition, the AIA supports the use of "architectural intern" or "intern architect" for graduates of NAAB-accredited degree programs.

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Do you agree with this position statement?
We should remove the reference to intern architect as it dilutes the impact of the basic statement that states that the title is for exclusive use of licensed architects.
We should continue to reference intern architects but only support use of the title for those who are actively seeking licensure.
Use of the term architect outside our industry by the media and computer industry degrades the value of the title and should be opposed by the AIA.

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