210706 - The Facts! I am posting this as I am being 'trolled' by someone who doesn't know the facts. Dear non-architect, You are not an architect and unless you qualify as one never will be one either. The job title 'architect' is protected under UK law and...

How do I work with an architect? A guide to finding, appointing and working with an architect based on the questions we are asked the most. Unless your project is very simple, it makes sense to at least talk to an architect for advice before you get...

Warwick Mihaly, ArchiTeam chair and principal of Mihaly Slocombe Architects. At Deco House in Kew, designed by Mihaly Slocombe and constructed by Basis Builders. Photo: Greg Briggs This is an article from Australia but applies here to, and anywhere else on the planet as the qualifications necessary to be...

Warwick Mihaly, ArchiTeam chair and principal of Mihaly Slocombe Architects. At Deco House in Kew, designed by Mihaly Slocombe and constructed by Basis Builders. Photo: Greg Briggs This article is from Australia but applies equally around the world where the job title is restricted to those with the...

An often asked question that is very easy to answer. We are the only profession qualified in the truly architectural design of buildings. There are, of course, other chartered professions involved in the design of buildings: structural engineers (IStructE), building services engineers (CIBSE), building surveyors...

As architects we have a minimum of seven years university backed training to above master degree level also passing three professional exams to demonstrate competence through experience. We also have to undergo a minimum of Continued Professional Development every year until we retire. "drawing pretty...

As KR.eativ: Architects Ltd remains open for business in the South East Midlands (SEMLEP area) and very nearly fully functional. Please circulate to your connections as we still need commissions even if work has stopped on site. Any project started now won't get to site until...

It is very important to understand the difference between an architect and other building designers. Anyone can design a building, there are no restrictions in the UK (unlike most other parts of the developed World) no qualifications are required. BUT the long training that an...