Architect (MAIBC)

Under the Architects Act and Bylaws, the titles “member” and “architect” and the designation “MAIBC” are reserved for those registrants who meet the education, experience and examination requirements for engaging in the full range of activities defined as the practice of architecture in the province of British Columbia. To qualify for registration as an architect, an applicant must:

• have a Masters-level university degree from a program accredited and/or recognized by the AIBC;
• acquire 5,600 hours of prescribed intern work experience;
• attend six mandatory professional development courses offered by the AIBC;
• pass an oral, peer review process; and
• write and pass a series of Canada/U.S.A. registration examinations known as the ARE – NCARB