District of Columbia

Law Passed: 1924 • Joined NCARB: 1925 • Region 2—Middle-Atlantic (1965)

The Components of Licensure

Education

1992: A degree from a NAAB-accredited program is required.

Experience

1992: The IDP is required.

Examination

1954: DC models its examination after NCARB’s syllabus.

1963: DC administers NCARB’s national exam.

Noteworthy

Brenda Sanchez, FAIA, served as the chair of the DC Board for over 10 years and led the design team behind the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

Notable People

NCARB President

1993: Harry G. Robinson III, FAIA

Additional Member of the NCARB Board of Directors

1928-31: Delos H. Smith, FAIA

District of Columbia History

DC MBE Leon Lewis (left) and Member Ronnie McGhee (right) participate in the town hall at the 2014 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.
DC Board Member Harry Robinson (right) at NCARB's 1984 Annual Business Meeting.
DC Board Member A. Stanley McGaughan (right) and guest at NCARB's 1971 Annual Business Meeting.
Representatives from the DC Board at NCARB's 2015 Annual Business Meeting.
❮ DC architects at NCARB meeting ❯
❮ Harry Robinson at 1984 NCARB meeting ❯
❮ A. Stanley McGaughan ❯
❮ DC board members at NCARB meeting ❯
DC MBE Leon Lewis (left) and Member Ronnie McGhee (right) participate in the town hall at the 2014 Annual Meeting in Philadelphia.
DC Board Member Harry Robinson (right) at NCARB's 1984 Annual Business Meeting.
DC Board Member A. Stanley McGaughan (right) and guest at NCARB's 1971 Annual Business Meeting.
Representatives from the DC Board at NCARB's 2015 Annual Business Meeting.