Intern Architect
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An intern architect is a person who has successfully completed an accredited degree in architecture and is preparing for registration/ licensure as an architect
. In the United States, Canada and other places, an intern architect is enrolled in a regulated program, such as the Intern Development Program (IDP) in the United States and the Intern Architect Program
(IAP) in Canada, while preparing for the professional licensure/ registration exams.
The use of the title "architect" (or any derivation thereof) by any person not licensed to practice architecture is generally protected; however, most U.S. states and all Canadian provinces allow the use of the term "intern architect" for a person enrolled in the IDP or a provincial program.
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A candidate works under the tutelage of one or more architects as mentor(s) on a regular basis. Additionally, the intern architect selects a sponsor, who is an architect who does not work for the firm where the intern is employed. Together, the mentor and the sponsor work with the intern to make sure that the intern is actively working towards satisfying the requirements of the IDP program.
The program is based on a points system, where the intern tracks experience in a variety of activities. These activities include contracts, client contact, working drawings, design, field supervision, and other tasks that architects will perform as part of their professional responsibilities.
(NCARB) and the American Institute of Architects
(AIA) and is administered by NCARB.
(CCAC), which has representatives from each of the ten provincial associations of architects.
Architect
An architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
. In the United States, Canada and other places, an intern architect is enrolled in a regulated program, such as the Intern Development Program (IDP) in the United States and the Intern Architect Program
Intern Architect Program
The Intern Architect Program , or sometimes the Internship in Architecture Program, is a national program in Canada that documents and evaluates internship activities, provides structure to the transition between education and registration, and encourages involvement of practitioners in the...
(IAP) in Canada, while preparing for the professional licensure/ registration exams.
The use of the title "architect" (or any derivation thereof) by any person not licensed to practice architecture is generally protected; however, most U.S. states and all Canadian provinces allow the use of the term "intern architect" for a person enrolled in the IDP or a provincial program.
Intern Development Program (United States)
The Intern Development Program (IDP) is a national program, developed and administered by NCARB, in the United States designed to provide structured training for Intern Architects to ensure that they are exposed to most aspects of the architectural profession prior to sitting for the Architect Registration ExaminationArchitect Registration Examination
The Architect Registration Examination is the professional licensure examination adopted by all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and three U.S. territories to assess candidates for their knowledge, skills, and ability to provide the various services required in the practice of architecture...
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A candidate works under the tutelage of one or more architects as mentor(s) on a regular basis. Additionally, the intern architect selects a sponsor, who is an architect who does not work for the firm where the intern is employed. Together, the mentor and the sponsor work with the intern to make sure that the intern is actively working towards satisfying the requirements of the IDP program.
The program is based on a points system, where the intern tracks experience in a variety of activities. These activities include contracts, client contact, working drawings, design, field supervision, and other tasks that architects will perform as part of their professional responsibilities.
History
The IDP was created jointly in the 1970s by the National Council of Architectural Registration BoardsNational Council of Architectural Registration Boards
The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards is a nonprofit corporation comprising the legally constituted architectural registration boards of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands as its members...
(NCARB) and the American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Architects
The American Institute of Architects is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image...
(AIA) and is administered by NCARB.
List of internship development program help
The below positions interns can seek out if they have questions with the Internship Development Program or can volunteer with once when certain requirements are met.- IDP Guidelines – Download the latest guidelines updated by NCARB to understand each of the unique training settings in which experience can be earned. IDP Guidelines
- IDP Supervisor Guidelines – This guide is designed to give both intern architects and their direct supervisors a tool over which to discuss the expectations and responsibilities of each individual in the process. IDP Supervisor Guidelines
- IDP State Coordinator – Appointed by each AIAAmerican Institute of ArchitectsThe American Institute of Architects is a professional organization for architects in the United States. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., the AIA offers education, government advocacy, community redevelopment, and public outreach to support the architecture profession and improve its public image...
state chapter as volunteers who are responsible for the dissemination of up-to-date information on IDP. State Coordinators manage IDP education on a state-wide level. See Roster - IDP Educator Coordinator – Appointed by the Dean of each NAABNational Architectural Accrediting BoardThe National Architectural Accrediting Board is the sole authority for accredited US professional degree programs for architecture in the United States, developing standards and procedures to verify that each accredited program meets standards for the appropriate education of architects...
-accredited school of architecture. IDP Educator Coordinators are usually members of the faculty. They are responsible for disseminating up-to-date information on IDP to students and faculty at their school. - IDP Auxiliary Coordinator – Are individuals who volunteer to educate their community about IDP by contacting the AIA National Chapter. They are informed about IDP by the AIA; communicate with other Coordinators, AIA, and NCARB; and are invited to attend the annual IDP Coordinators Conference. Auxiliary Coordinators are not funded by the AIA nor are they monitored by the AIA. Their contact information is not posted publicly. Auxiliary Coordinators are most often associated with, but not limited to, an architecture firm, a non-accredited school of architecture, a local AIA chapter, a state board, or an AIAS chapterAmerican Institute of Architecture StudentsThe American Institute of Architecture Students is an international organization for college-level students of architecture. It is the primary membership and advocacy organization for architecture students in the United States. It is modeled roughly on the professional association called the...
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Intern Architect Program (Canada)
The Intern Architect Program (IAP) is a national program in Canada that documents and evaluates internship activities, provides structure to the transition between education and registration, and encourages involvement of practitioners in the development of new architects. The IAP was established by the Committee of Canadian Architectural CouncilsCommittee of Canadian Architectural Councils
The Committee of Canadian Architectural Councils is an organization in Canada of representatives from each of the ten provincial associations of architects. The CCAC manages the development of national policies and standards for the admission to the profession of architecture in Canada...
(CCAC), which has representatives from each of the ten provincial associations of architects.
See also
- ArchitectArchitectAn architect is a person trained in the planning, design and oversight of the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to offer or render services in connection with the design and construction of a building, or group of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the...
- National Council of Architectural Registration BoardsNational Council of Architectural Registration BoardsThe National Council of Architectural Registration Boards is a nonprofit corporation comprising the legally constituted architectural registration boards of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands as its members...
- Professional requirements for architectsProfessional requirements for architectsThe professional requirements for architects vary from place to place, but usually consist of three elements: a university degree or advanced education, a period of internship or training in an office, and examination for registration with a jurisdiction....