Mission

AIA Europe's Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC) exists to connect and support professionals in the early stages of their careers. We are Assoc. AIA members, members pursuing US Licensure, newly US licensed architects and students who are living and working in Europe. Through communication and education, the EPC hopes to encourage the participation and leadership of emerging professionals within the chapter. Engaging the next generation of architects is a fundamental to a strong and vibrant AIA Europe, and the AIA. Contact us at at Emerging Professionals AIACE

2023 EPC Committee Members

• Michelle Montgomery, AIA, Chair

• Bari Wetmore Salathe, AIA

• Ryan Wakat, Assoc. AIA

• Amanda Bryant

• Blerina Boshnjaku

• Cort Widlowski, Assoc. AIA

ARE (Architectural Registration Exam):

Successful completion of the ARE (Architectural Registration Exam) is the final step to becoming a licensed/registered architect in the United States. Young professionals working oversees have added challenges in pursuing US licensure, and AIA Europe's Emerging Professionals Committee aims to ease them by sharing peer to peer resources, and information.

• Join other AIA Europe Emerging Professionals by following our Facebook page here to connect and share information with other Emerging Professionals across Europe.

• The current version of the exam is  NCARB ARE 5.0.

• Europe-based professionals can take the ARE online. Registration and examination are through PSI read more here

• Read more about licensure and ARE resources vetted by the AIA here.

• ADDITIONAL ARE / IDP RESOURCES

  • NCARB

  • AIA ArchiPrep

  • ARE Testing with PSI

  • ARE 5 Guidelines

  • NCARB ARE Prep

  • NCARB ARE Test Prep Videos

AXP (Architectural Experience Program)

The Architectural Experience Program (AXP) is an essential step in the path to becoming an architect. Through the AXP, you will learn about the daily realities of architectural practice, acquire comprehensive experience in basic practice areas, explore specialized areas of practice, develop professional judgement, and refine your career goals. The AXP is developed and administered by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). In most jurisdictions, completion of the AXP is a requirement for initial registration (licensure). The AXP identifies the tasks that are essential for competent practice. The program is structured to prepare you to practice architecture independently upon initial registration.

AIA Scholarships and Grants

AIA Scholarships: From college scholarships to financial support for the Architect Registration Exam, we offer several programs that help support students and aspiring architects.

AIA Grants and Fellowships: Access to funding is what makes significant research possible. That is why we enable, support, and celebrate research through these architecture grants and fellowships.