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APEC architects register
Interesting press release:
For Immediate Release
APEC Architect Register bridges trade barriers
19th September 2005: An APEC Architect initiative launched today will allow the reciprocal trade of architectural services between 12 Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) countries, without the considerable cost and time traditionally required for architects to practice in those countries.
An initiative of the APEC Human Resources Development Working Group (HRDWG), the APEC Architect Register aims to reduce or remove the current barriers to architects independent practice amongst participating APEC signatory economies.
The Register will facilitate the mobility of qualified architects by developing a means for economies to mutually recognise skills and qualifications, substantially reducing the time and red tape required to meet the traditional regulatory requirements for registration.
Mr Brian Wright, President of the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia said, Todays Whole-of-Region launch of the APEC Architects Register signals an important advancement in economic development in this country.
The Register harnesses potential opportunities provided by regional co-operation and we expect that these benefits will increase as the APEC Architect Register becomes widely known and accepted by APEC economies.
The APEC Architect framework is a direct response to the World Trade Organisations (WTO) General Agreement on Trade and Services (GATS). The agreement promotes the progressive liberalisation of trade in services through the reduction of regulatory restrictions, leading to reciprocal agreements between member economies.
Previously, strict registration requirements which are legislated in all participating APEC countries, meant that an Australian architect faced a complicated application process sometimes involving examinations and requiring a period of residency to be professionally recognised. Often, Australian architects could only work overseas if allied with a domestically registered architect.
Mr Bob Nation, President of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects says that Australian architects are some of the best educated professionals in the world, their contribution to the way in which we live reaches far beyond traditional notions of architecture. This expertise can now be exported more readily and both Australian Architecture and other APEC markets stand to be enriched by the process.
Further information about the APEC Architects Register can be found by visiting www.apecarchitect.org and www.aaca.org.au
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For Immediate Release
APEC Architect Register bridges trade barriers
19th September 2005: An APEC Architect initiative launched today will allow the reciprocal trade of architectural services between 12 Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) countries, without the considerable cost and time traditionally required for architects to practice in those countries.
An initiative of the APEC Human Resources Development Working Group (HRDWG), the APEC Architect Register aims to reduce or remove the current barriers to architects independent practice amongst participating APEC signatory economies.
The Register will facilitate the mobility of qualified architects by developing a means for economies to mutually recognise skills and qualifications, substantially reducing the time and red tape required to meet the traditional regulatory requirements for registration.
Mr Brian Wright, President of the Architects Accreditation Council of Australia said, Todays Whole-of-Region launch of the APEC Architects Register signals an important advancement in economic development in this country.
The Register harnesses potential opportunities provided by regional co-operation and we expect that these benefits will increase as the APEC Architect Register becomes widely known and accepted by APEC economies.
The APEC Architect framework is a direct response to the World Trade Organisations (WTO) General Agreement on Trade and Services (GATS). The agreement promotes the progressive liberalisation of trade in services through the reduction of regulatory restrictions, leading to reciprocal agreements between member economies.
Previously, strict registration requirements which are legislated in all participating APEC countries, meant that an Australian architect faced a complicated application process sometimes involving examinations and requiring a period of residency to be professionally recognised. Often, Australian architects could only work overseas if allied with a domestically registered architect.
Mr Bob Nation, President of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects says that Australian architects are some of the best educated professionals in the world, their contribution to the way in which we live reaches far beyond traditional notions of architecture. This expertise can now be exported more readily and both Australian Architecture and other APEC markets stand to be enriched by the process.
Further information about the APEC Architects Register can be found by visiting www.apecarchitect.org and www.aaca.org.au
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Sounds like the APEC Register is definitely a step in the right direction, but what do others think of the notion of Professional Mobility in Architecture? I can surely see the benefits of cross-cultural professional mingling in terms of design, but would not the technical and administrative side of the job make transitions between countries messy? Perhaps something like the APEC Register would have more chance for success if there was greater universality in terms of the practice of Architecture (regulatory, standards etc). But would this be of the detriment to architectural diversity?
Is anyone out there thinking of becoming an APEC registered architect?
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