ᐅ Architect not registered with the professional chamber – is that a disadvantage?
Created on: 17 Oct 2021 23:25
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We are currently in the process of finding an architect for our project in Rhineland-Palatinate (yes, I know we haven’t introduced ourselves here yet). Friends recommended an architect to us, with whom they built their house two years ago and were satisfied. However, I just can’t find this architect in the registry of the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Architects. Based on lay knowledge and some online research, an architect is only allowed to call themselves an architect if they are a member of the chamber, right? Are there any drawbacks or should it raise concerns if someone presents themselves as an architect but is not a chamber member?
We are currently in the process of finding an architect for our project in Rhineland-Palatinate (yes, I know we haven’t introduced ourselves here yet). Friends recommended an architect to us, with whom they built their house two years ago and were satisfied. However, I just can’t find this architect in the registry of the Rhineland-Palatinate Chamber of Architects. Based on lay knowledge and some online research, an architect is only allowed to call themselves an architect if they are a member of the chamber, right? Are there any drawbacks or should it raise concerns if someone presents themselves as an architect but is not a chamber member?
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littlebird6 Jan 2022 20:21You do not need to be fully authorized to approve building documents to sign off on the simpler tasks (in Bavaria, building classes 1-3 up to 3 residential units; in Baden-Württemberg, one full story up to 150 m² (1,615 sq ft)). It is sufficient to be a certified technician specializing in structural engineering or a master craftsman in a relevant trade.
littlebird schrieb:
I'm not sure if I can call myself an engineer without being a member of a professional engineering body. Benutzer200 schrieb:
Then he (maybe) studied, but is not an official "architect." As far as I know, a self-employed architect is required to be a member of their professional association – employees or civil servants are not. I believe engineers do not have such a requirement; without a specific degree (e.g., bachelor's or diploma), even a student might use the title.
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Benutzer2006 Jan 2022 23:0911ant schrieb:
As far as I know, a self-employed architect is required to be a member of their professional chamber. Yep. Only then is he allowed to call himself an architect. Otherwise, he is a draftsperson with an architecture degree 😉
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fach1werk7 Jan 2022 07:56Wasn’t there something… Once you reach a certain age, you get removed by the chamber and then you lose coverage/insurance? I think there was something related to that. Does anyone know the details?
Benutzer200 schrieb:
So he may have studied, but he isn’t a registered “architect.” Still, he can be sharper than a licensed architect. Is he authorized to submit building permit / planning permission applications?In my case, it was resolved anyway; the issue was with the poor search function on the chamber’s website.littlebird schrieb:
I’m not sure if I can call myself an engineer without being a member of a professional engineering association. What is the "engineer" doing here? What someone is allowed to call themselves is specified on their diploma/certificate.
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