The AIA-applauded move removes a major barrier on the road to licensure that disproportionately impacts women and candidates from diverse ethnic backgrounds.
Although implementation will ultimately be decided by member boards, the agreement promises to be a money- and time-saver for eligible U.S. architects seeking work in the UK and vice versa.
This year's annual report includes early findings from a survey on equity, diversity, and inclusion in licensure conducted with the National Organization of Minority Architects.
Kristine Harding—principal in charge of the Huntsville, Alabama, studio of the KPS Group—is the first woman to be president of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards since 1999.