Legislation has been enacted in each state and territory to protect the title ' architect A person who is registered with the relevant Architects Registration Board (or equivalent) in their state or territory. View full glossary ' and to provide a framework for practicing architects. To practice in a particular place an architect must be registered in the relevant state or territory. This is of particular importance as the requirements for registration vary from one state or territory to another. Each jurisdiction has its own Architects Act and Architects Regulations. Codes of Conduct (or Codes of Practice) have been adopted in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania and Victoria (refer to your relevant Board). For current Regulations in each jurisdiction, please refer to the respective online legislation databases. For Architects Acts and registration information, refer to the relevant state or territory links provided below.
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Practice
Guidance and advice on the day-to-day running of an architectural practice including an overview of business types, risk management, insurance and legislation requirements, managing staff, tailored marketing tips for the profession and office procedures and manuals.
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Project
Guidance and advice on managing a project, from briefing and agreements to contracts, procurement methods, engagement of consultants and core services. Includes downloadable reference copies of the ABIC contracts and the Institute's Architect–Specialist Consultant Agreement, and digital versions of the Institute's Client Architect Agreement and the Client Architect Agreement for Limited Services.
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Resources
Resources to assist your day-to-day practice and management of projects, including extensive Guide letters for all stages of a project, Client information notes (designed to share with your client), Access design considerations, topical guidance and access to the free legal reference service.
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Environment
A database of over 175 peer-reviewed design notes covering guidance, tools and case studies of built environment sustainability for the architectural profession, including designing for resource and climate change considerations, and best practice regenerative and biophilic design.
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Notepacks
Curated content across the Acumen database that puts topic-related notes in one convenient place.
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