AIA Japan - NCARB & You: Practicing Architecture In the U.S.
When: Wednesday 21 July 2021 @ 06:00 (Eastern US time)/ 19:00 (Japan time)
CES: 1.5 LU for AIA Members (Pending Approval)
Description:
AIA Japan and the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) invite you to a live webinar on the process of obtaining a license to practice architecture in a U.S. jurisdiction.
Did you study architecture, or are you already licensed to practice architecture outside the U.S.? Join Harry M. Falconer, Jr., FAIA, NCARB, HonD, Hon. FCARM, Vice President of Experience + Education, and Patricia Ramallo, AIA, NCARB, CAE, Senior Manager of Experience + Education, for an overview of the licensure process –including the education, experience, and examination requirements.
Topics will include:
Architecture Practice in the U.S.
Organizations supporting the licensure process
Path to licensure and alternative options for foreign applicants
How to progress successfully through the Architectural Experience Program® (AXP®)
What to expect with the Architect Registration Examination® (ARE®)
Value of the NCARB Certificate
A Q&A session will follow the presentation. NCARB representatives will also remain online to help address specific questions on an individual basis.
Speaker Bios:
Harry M. Falconer, JR., FAIA, NCARB, HonD, Hon. FCARM, Vice President, Experience + Education, NCARB
As Vice President, Experience + Education, Harry Falconer leads the department to provide professional support for the Architectural Experience Program® (AXP™) as well as NCARB’s education-related programs including the NCARB Education Standard, Scholars in Professional Practice, Education Alternative for Certification, Foreign Architect Certification programs, and continuing education initiatives. He is responsible for administration of the Council’s outreach initiative to schools, professional conferences, and firms; and management of the Architect Licensing Advisors Community program. Falconer also leads the development and management of the Council’s international mutual recognition arrangements and relations.
Falconer’s career in architecture includes over 22 years in practice prior to joining NCARB’s team.He holds a bachelor of architecture degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and is licensed to practice architecture in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows, has been certified as a construction documents technologist by the Construction Specifications Institute, holds the NCARB Certificate for national reciprocity, and is an honorary member of the Federación de Colegios de Arquitectos de la República Mexicana. In 2010, Falconer was awarded NCARB’s highest honor, the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service, for his leadership in the Intern Development Program (IDP).In 2019, The Boston Architectural College conferred the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa upon Falconer, recognizing his transformative vision and work within architectural education and the profession.
Patricia Ramallo, AIA, NCARB, CAE, LEED AP BD+C & HOMES: Senior Manager, Experience + Education, NCARB: Innovation Lead, Executive Office, NCARB
Patricia Ramallo started working at the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) in 2015 as part of the Experience + Education team. Today she fulfills a dual role, primarily focused on strengthening international relations and implementing innovative strategies throughout the Council.
Before joining NCARB, Patricia dedicated 14 years to the architecture field, fulfilling various functions in design, management, and construction administration. She worked in Michigan, Kentucky, and New York on projects nationwide ranging from residential and multifamily to religious, commercial, and mixed-use buildings. Patricia also serves as an adjunct faculty instructor at the Boston Architectural College, where she teaches two graduate courses in professional practice.
Patricia holds a Master of Architecture degree from Lawrence Technological University and is licensed to practice architecture in Argentina, Kentucky, and New Jersey. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects, holds LEED AP® Homes & BD+C credentials, and the NCARB Certificate for national reciprocity. In 2019 she obtained a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University and in 2021 she earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation.
AIA Japan EP / AXP Advisor Committee Chair / Partner at Kengo Kuma Associates, Balazs Bognar, AIA will host the session.
Please note this session recording is no longer available. NCARB request that recordings are made available for max. 90 days to avoid out of date information being circulated.
