Mission

At AIA Europe's Emerging Professionals Committee (EPC), our mission is to connect and empower the next generation of architectural talent. We serve Associate AIA members, aspiring professionals pursuing US licensure, newly licensed architects, and student who live, work or maintain ties with Europe. Through targeted communication and robust educational initiatives, we foster a collaborative environment that nurtures participation, leadership, and professional growth within our community. We believe that engaging emerging professionals is essential to building a dynamic and resilient AIA Europe - and by extension, a stronger AIA.

For more information or to learn how you can be part of our community, please contact us here.

2025 EP Committee Members

• Michelle Montgomery, AIA, AIA International Chair

• Amanda Bryant, Assoc. AIA, AIACE Chair

• Bari Wetmore Salathe, AIA

• Nellie Lazzarini, Assoc. AIA

Global Architecture Mentor Program 2025

The AIA International Global Mentorship Program will kick off in April, with monthly digital events organised throughout the year. To participate in the mentor program for 2025 (as a mentor or mentee) please fill out the form here. The mentorship program includes regular digital group events open to all members, as well as one-to-one mentoring. For more information on futrue sessions, please see our Upcoming Events page. You can also find information on the AIA International page here, and more information about past events here.

ARE (Architectural Registration Exam):

Successful completion of the ARE (Architectural Registration Exam) is the final step to becoming a licensed/registered architect in the United States. Young professionals working oversees have added challenges in pursuing US licensure, and AIA Europe's Emerging Professionals Committee aims to ease them by sharing peer to peer resources, and information.

• Join other AIA Europe Emerging Professionals by following our Facebook page here to connect and share information with other Emerging Professionals across Europe.

• The current version of the exam is  NCARB ARE 5.0.

• Europe-based professionals can take the ARE online. Registration and examination are through PSI read more here

• Read more about licensure and ARE resources vetted by the AIA here.

• ADDITIONAL ARE / IDP RESOURCES

  • NCARB

  • AIA ArchiPrep

  • ARE Testing with PSI

  • ARE 5 Guidelines

  • NCARB ARE Prep

  • NCARB ARE Test Prep Videos

AXP (Architectural Experience Program)

The Architectural Experience Program (AXP) is an essential step in the path to becoming an architect. Through the AXP, you will learn about the daily realities of architectural practice, acquire comprehensive experience in basic practice areas, explore specialized areas of practice, develop professional judgement, and refine your career goals. The AXP is developed and administered by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB). In most jurisdictions, completion of the AXP is a requirement for initial registration (licensure). The AXP identifies the tasks that are essential for competent practice. The program is structured to prepare you to practice architecture independently upon initial registration.

AIA Scholarships and Grants

AIA Scholarships: From college scholarships to financial support for the Architect Registration Exam, we offer several programs that help support students and aspiring architects.

AIA Grants and Fellowships: Access to funding is what makes significant research possible. That is why we enable, support, and celebrate research through these architecture grants and fellowships.