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Engineering, Architecture, Science and Technology

Architect

Architects design building projects and advise clients regarding building projects. They prepare programs, sketches, and cost estimates. They also produce scale construction drawings, write specifications, and review on-site construction work.

Contact

Alberta Association of Architects (AAA)
Duggan House
10515 Saskatchewan Dr. NW
Edmonton, Alberta T6E 4S1
Canada

Call: 780-432-0224
Email: info@aaa.ab.ca
Website: www.aaa.ab.ca

Legislation

Under Alberta’s Architects Act [pdf] and Architects Act General Regulation [pdf], you must be registered with the Alberta Association of Architects (AAA) to practice as an Architect and use the title Architect. If you are not registered with AAA, you may work under the supervision of a registered architect.

What You Need

To register as an architect (RA) in Alberta, you need:

To become an intern architect (IA), you need:

For details about all registration requirements, contact the AAA or visit the AAA website.

Working in Alberta

Architects who are registered and in good standing with a regulatory body elsewhere in Canada may be eligible for registration in Alberta if their scope of practice and competencies are similar.

For more information, see What if I am already certified in another province or territory in Canada? and the AAA website.

The certification information in this profile may change at any time and without notice. Before making any career decisions, we advise you to contact the regulatory organization or visit their website for the most updated information.

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