Intern architect

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An intern architect or architectural intern is a person who has successfully completed a professional degree in architecture and is preparing for registration or licensure as an architect.

In the United States, Canada, and other countries, an intern architect is enrolled in a regulated program, such as the Intern Development Program (IDP) in the United States or the Intern Architect Program (IAP) in Canada, while working under the supervision of a licensed architect and preparing for professional registration exams.

The use of the title "architect" (or any derivation thereof) is legally protected in the United States, Canada, and other countries. Most U.S. states and all Canadian provinces, however, allow the use of the terms "intern architect" or "architectural intern" for a person enrolled in an architectural internship program.

Intern Development Program (United States)

Main article: Intern Development Program

The Intern Development Program (IDP) is a national program, developed and administered by NCARB, in the United States designed to provide structured training for Intern Architects to ensure that they are exposed to most aspects of the architectural profession prior to sitting for the Architect Registration Examination.

A candidate works under the tutelage of one or more architects as mentor(s) on a regular basis. Additionally, the intern architect selects a sponsor, who is an architect who does not work for the firm where the intern is employed. Together, the mentor and the sponsor work with the intern to make sure that the intern is actively working towards satisfying the requirements of the IDP program.

The program is based on a points system, where the intern tracks experience in a variety of activities. These activities include contracts, client contact, working drawings, design, field supervision, and other tasks that architects will perform as part of their professional responsibilities.

History

The IDP was created jointly in the 1970s by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and is administered by NCARB.^[1]

List of internship development program help

The below positions interns can seek out if they have questions with the Internship Development Program or can volunteer with once when certain requirements are met.

IDP Guidelines – Download the latest guidelines updated by NCARB to understand each of the unique training settings in which experience can be earned. IDP Guidelines
IDP Supervisor Guidelines – This guide is designed to give both intern architects and their direct supervisors a tool over which to discuss the expectations and responsibilities of each individual in the process. IDP Supervisor Guidelines
IDP State Coordinator – Appointed by each AIA state chapter as volunteers who are responsible for the dissemination of up-to-date information on IDP. State Coordinators manage IDP education on a state-wide level. See Roster
IDP Educator Coordinator – Appointed by the Dean of each NAAB-accredited school of architecture. IDP Educator Coordinators are usually members of the faculty. They are responsible for disseminating up-to-date information on IDP to students and faculty at their school.
IDP Auxiliary Coordinator – Are individuals who volunteer to educate their community about IDP by contacting the AIA National Chapter. They are informed about IDP by the AIA; communicate with other Coordinators, AIA, and NCARB; and are invited to attend the annual IDP Coordinators Conference. Auxiliary Coordinators are not funded by the AIA nor are they monitored by the AIA. Their contact information is not posted publicly. Auxiliary Coordinators are most often associated with, but not limited to, an architecture firm, a non-accredited school of architecture, a local AIA chapter, a state board, or an AIAS chapter.