Every five to seven years, the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) surveys the profession to identify the tasks, knowledge and skills necessary for the independent practice of architecture.
The 2012 NCARB Practice Analysis of Architecture Survey will be sent out in April 2012 by email to more than 80,000 architects, interns, and educators across the country. Others interested in providing their feedback will be able to access the survey from the NCARB website. The survey will be open for four weeks.
NCARB will use the survey data and findings to drive development of the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®); inform the Intern Development Program (IDP); guide NCARB’s response to the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) 2013 Accreditation Review Conference (ARC); and inform NCARB’s continuing education policies.
The most recent practice analysis surveys were conducted in 2001 and 2007. Findings from the 2001 survey led to significant improvements to the ARE. Results from the 2007 survey led to major updates to the IDP, additional modifications to the ARE, and guided NCARB’s response to the 2008 ARC.
Survey results have far-reaching impact on the profession, thus the more respondents, the more reliable the data and the more informative the results. Watch for your notice about this important way to give back to the profession and influence its future.