Following the UK’s exit from the European Union, we have been exploring a new approach to the registration of international architects. We intend to implement this once the relevant legislation is in place.

We recently published an update that sets out and seeks views on our approach, including our aims and objectives, our principles and our proposed decision-making process.

We want the new approach to support and uphold standards in the UK while also facilitating and supporting the UK architectural profession’s trade with the world. The document sets out the principles we intend to follow in achieving this and in particular seeks views on:

• the overarching approach we take to our new international routes to registration
• the development of the additional requirements for individuals holding international qualifications
• the development of mutual recognition agreements and memoranda of understanding with other countries, and how we’ll decide whether or not to pursue these.

The process through which architects can apply to join the Register has not yet changed but we want feedback and views on the approach we plan to take. This will help inform our decisions as to what we do next.

Comments or feedback can be emailed to us at communications@arb.org.uk by 14 January 2022.