The NSW Architects Registration Board (the ‘NSW ARB’) is constituted by, and operates under, the Architects Act 2003, the legislation regulating architects in NSW.
Our primary role is to
- protect consumers of architectural services by ensuring that architects provide services to the public in a professional and competent manner
- register architects and monitor their Continuing Professional Development and Professional Indemnity Insurance obligations
- discipline architects who have acted unprofessionally or incompetently
- accredit architectural qualifications for the purpose of registration and administer the Architectural Practice Examination for registration as an architect in NSW
- inform the public about the qualifications and competence of architects and the procurement of architectural services
- promote a better understanding of architectural issues in the community.
The Board has the following functions:
- the registration of architects
- the investigation of complaints against architects
- the taking of disciplinary action against architects found to be guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct or professional misconduct
- the accreditation of courses of study in architecture in NSW
- the promotion of community discussion about architectural issues
- the provision of general advice to consumers of architectural services with respect to the ethics and standards of professional competence that are generally expected of architects, and
- the provision of advice to the Minister with respect to any other matter in connection with the administration of the Act.
