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...
Ideally we start on a project helping you, the client, at the business case stage. We can assist you in determining whether you need an internal re-organisation, an extension (in any direction), or a new building on the same or another site. If another site...
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...
Anyone who really is an architect will have to be registered with the above, http://www.arb.org.uk Most of us are chartered members of the RIBA, the only professional chartered body of the profession. We are, 'on top of that' an RIBA Chartered Practice which means even more independent protection...