Guam

Law Passed: 1960 • Joined NCARB: 1964 • Region 6—Western (1965)

The Components of Licensure

Education

1960: A degree from an approved architectural curriculum of at least four years is required.

1998: A degree from a NAAB-accredited program or an architectural curriculum approved by the board is required.

Experience

1960: Applicants must complete either eight years of experience, or four years and a four-year degree.

2009: The IDP is required.

Examination

1965: The board begins administering NCARB’s exam.

Noteworthy

In 1986, the board’s name was changed to the Territorial Board of Registration for Professional Engineers, Architects and Land Surveyors, and a public member was added to the board.

At least two of the board’s seven members are required to be female.

In 1998, Guam’s law was changed to allow civil action against non-licensed individuals.

In 2005, the board removed impediments to reciprocity for NCARB-certified architects.

Notable People

NCARB Regional Leadership

2010-11: Andrew Laguaña, FAIA

First Chairman/President

1960: Frederick M. Poole

First Board Members

William A. McAllister (Secretary)
F. T. Gillard

First License Issued

1960: Frederick M. Poole

Guam History

Guam Delegate and Region 6 Chair Andrew Laguaña (right) thanks NCARB CEO Lenore Lucey (left) for her service ahead of her retirement at the 2011 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
Guam Board Member Liza J. Provido speaks at NCARB's 2016 Annual Business Meeting.
Guam Board Members Liza J. Provido (left) and Andrew Laguaña (right) speak with California Board Member Jon Alan Baker at NCARB's 2010 Annual Business Meeting.
❮ Andrew Laguana and Lenore Lucey ❯
❮ Liza J. Provido at NCARB meeting ❯
❮ Liza J. Provido and Andrew Laguana ❯
Guam Delegate and Region 6 Chair Andrew Laguaña (right) thanks NCARB CEO Lenore Lucey (left) for her service ahead of her retirement at the 2011 Annual Meeting in Washington, DC.
Guam Board Member Liza J. Provido speaks at NCARB's 2016 Annual Business Meeting.
Guam Board Members Liza J. Provido (left) and Andrew Laguaña (right) speak with California Board Member Jon Alan Baker at NCARB's 2010 Annual Business Meeting.