Sydney Architect Adam Pressley FRAIA runs a residential practice designing homes. 'We focus on our clients brief, provide designs in 3-dimensions and we can manage just one stage or every stage of the process'. F A Q - Frequently Asked Questions:

What is a 'Registered Architect' and how do I know if an Architect is 'Registered'?

In Australia, a 'Registered Architect' is:

• Someone who can legally use the title 'Architect' and can advertise that they offer 'architectural design or services'. Use of the term 'architect' is protected by legislation known as the 'Architects Act 1997', so the word 'registered' is actually redundant because you must be registered to use the word 'Architect' anyway!


• Someone who has attained the necessary qualifications, completed specific practical experience and has passed the Board's examination to become registered in one or more states of Australia


• Bound by a Code of Professional Conduct


• Required to maintain professional indemnity insurance


• Someone who must undertake a minimum level of professional development / education every year, appropriate to the services they provide



To check if an Architect is 'Registered':

• A registered architect has to include their registration number in all correspondence


• Carries a card which is updated every year and carries an expiry date


• Appears on the Roll of Architects which can be found at
  http://www.aaca.org.au/archsearch/index.html or contact the Board of Architects in each state of Australia


• A registered architect must also provide you with a copy of the Architects Code of Conduct, evidence of their professional insurance and prepare an agreement when quoting to provide a service

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