Summary: How many times have you seen the term “Intern Architect” used by employers, employees, AIA components, or NCARB? Did you know that this term is not legally defined or allowed in almost half of the states? Many articles have been written on the subject suggesting that it is time to institute an industry-wide title change. Among them is an article entitled, “Let Them be Architects,” by Erin Nunes Cooper, AIA, in the December 8, 2006, AIArchitect. Cooper states: “Professionals on the path to licensure can and do make real contributions to the field of architecture.”
Article from AIA.org Face of the AIA September 12, 2008