Oregon

Law Passed: 1919 • Joined NCARB: 1921 • Region 6—Western (1963)

The Components of Licensure

Education

1964: Applicants without a degree can substitute eight additional years of experience as an equivalent.

1995: A degree from a NAAB-accredited program is required.

Experience

1964: Three years of experience are required for applicants with a degree from a NAAB-accredited program.

1984: The IDP is required, updated to the AXP in 2017.

Examination

1965: NCARB’s national exam is adopted.

Noteworthy

The state’s first female architect, Mary Margaret Goodin Fritsch, was licensed in 1926 and served as the board’s secretary from the time of her licensure until 1956.

In 1977, the Board membership increased from five to seven members, to allow for the first two public members on the Board.

In 2001, Oregon began requiring continuing education for license renewal.

Notable People

NCARB Presidents

1985: Robert E. Oringdulph, FAIA (Portland)
1997: Darrell L. Smith, FAIA (Eugene)

Additional Members of the NCARB Board of Directors

1986-88: Roger L. Meyer (Portland)
1995-97: Darwin V. Doss, FAIA (Salem)
2017-18: Maria Brown (Salem)

First Chairman/President

1919: William C. Knighton

First Woman Board Member

1960: Ebba Wicks Brown

First Board Members

John E. Wicks
Lee A. Thomas
William G. Chandler
Morris H. Whitehouse

First License Issued

1919: William C. Knighton

First Woman Licensed

1926: Mary Margaret Goodin Fritsch

NCARB President Medalists

1994: Eleanor Gundran (Salem)
2007: Roger L. Meyer (Portland)

Oregon History

Oregon Public Member Roger L. Meyer (right) speaks during debate on resolutions at the 2005 Annual Meeting in Miami.
Representatives from Oregon attend the 1970 NCARB Annual Business Meeting.
Oregon Board Member Barbara Sestak speaks at the 2007 NCARB Annual Business Meeting.
Oregon Public Member Roger L. Meyer (right) speaks during debate on resolutions at the 2005 Annual Meeting in Miami.
Representatives from Oregon attend the 1970 NCARB Annual Business Meeting.
Oregon Board Member Barbara Sestak speaks at the 2007 NCARB Annual Business Meeting.