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              Newsletter of the
North Carolina
Board of Architecture
Spring/Summer 2011
I am very pleased to announce that Governor Beverly Perdue
has appointed two new members to the Board and look forward
to their participation and contribution to the business of the
Board.
Paul D. Boney FAIA Paul, who is currently the Chief
Marketing Officer/EVP at LS3P, earned his bachelor’s
degree in Environmental Design in Architecture from NC
State University School of Design in 1977. Paul is a
graduate of the Young Executives Institute of the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Paul served
two terms on the Wilmington Planning Commission. He
served as Chairman of the New Hanover County Planning
Commission. Paul is a former member of the Design
Future Council Executive Board. The Design Future
Council is a global network of design industry leaders with the mission to explore
trends and new opportunities and innovations in the building industry. He has
served as Chairman of the State Building Commission and is currently the
Chairman of the State Building Commission Innovations Committee.
After serving as president of his local section of the American Institute of
Architects (AIA) Wilmington Section (1990), he served as AIA-NC President
(1996). He also served on the Long Range Planning Committee for AIA-NC
(1995) and as AIA NC President, was Chair of the AIA South Atlantic Regional
Conference, Charlotte, N.C. (1996), and a member of the AIA NC PAC (1998). In
2007, Paul was awarded the AIA North Carolina Gold Medal. Paul served as AIA
National Vice-President and a member of the AIA National Board of Director’s
Executive Committee. On the national level, Paul is a former Chairman of the
National AIA Architecture for Education Committee, served as the South Atlantic
Regional Director on the National Board of Directors of the AIA , was a member
of the AIA/AGC Committee, AIA Government Affairs Committee and was the
National Chairman of the 2003 AIA Convention in San Diego, California. In 2003,
Paul was awarded an AIA National Presidential Citation.
Chris Brasier FAIA, LEED AP is currently serving as Vice President for Clark
Nexsen Architecture & Engineering, a 500 person architecture and engineering
firm with North Carolina offices in Raleigh and Charlotte. He has focused his
career on serving the learning, workplace and science &
technology markets. In addition to Environmental Design and
Architecture degrees from North Carolina State University,
Chris earned a MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at
Duke University. Chris’ leadership responsibilities have
included directing business development and management
activities as well as providing design and management
expertise for institutional and corporate clients.
In addition to professional practice, Chris teaches at Duke
University's Pratt School of Engineering where he serves as Director of the
Architectural Engineering Certificate Program.
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President’s Message
By Barbara A. Field, FAIA
Board Members
Barbara Field, FAIA President
Cheryl C. Walker, FAIA Vice President
Thomas P. Turner, Jr. FAIA Secretary
Kiki Teague, Public Member Treasurer
Paul D. Boney, FAIA Member
Chris Brasier, FAIA Member
Board Staff
Cathe M. Evans Executive Director
Julie L. Piatek Administrative Services
Coordinator
Tyler Barrick Firm/CE Compliance
2011 Meeting Dates
June 22-25, 2011
NCARB Annual Meeting Washington, DC
July 8, 2011
Annual Meeting
Raleigh, NC
127 W. Hargett Street
Suite 304
Raleigh, NC 27614
919-733-9544
ncba@ncbarch.org
www.ncbarch.org
All Board meeting are open to the public.
Architecture Columns
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from the executive director’s desk
Have you renewed your individual license registration for 2011-2012? Notice of renewal was sent out via email on May
15, 2011. If you have not yet done so please go to the registrants’ only section at www.ncbarch.org You will need your
license number and PIN.
Cathe M. Evans, Executive Director
board happenings
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CONTINUED
Chris has also taught in the University’s Focus Program, developing curriculum to introduce students to concepts of sustainability
and challenging them to explore beyond the traditional “cookbook” approaches by seeking a more complete understanding of the
science and engineering principles common to successful and innovative sustainable design strategies.
NCARB Leadership Transition
NCARB has selected Michael J. Armstrong, currently a senior vice president at the International Code Council (ICC), as its next
chief executive officer, effective June 2011. Armstrong has spent over two decades in executive roles in nonprofit, government,
and for-profit organizations. During his four years at ICC, Armstrong's leadership has included oversight of their testing and certi-fication
programs, along with the administration of various activities ranging from communications and marketing to membership,
chapter relations, and continuing education.
"The Search Committee was immediately impressed with the breadth of Mike's experience in a variety of settings, his adaptability
to different audiences, and the ease and confidence in which he presented himself," said NCARB President/Chair of the Board
Kenneth J. Naylor, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP. "He's a personable, engaging professional with excellent executive credentials to
take NCARB to the next level."
The CEO position of NCARB is the primary executive staff position, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. In it Armstrong
will have overall responsibility for leadership and management of the organization, in partnership with the president and the
Board. The North Carolina Board of Architecture welcomes Michael J. Armstrong and looks forward to working with him.
SB 435 Certificate of Merit
By Charles H. Boney, Jr. FAIA,
I met last week with Senator Thom Goolsby (New Hanover) at his invitation to discuss SB 435, which would require a Certificate
of Merit to accompany a lawsuit filed against an architect or engineer. The bill was introduced by Senator Hartsell (Cabarrus, Ire-dell),
and is now pending in a committee that is vice-chaired by Senator Goolsby.
In concept, the Certificate of Merit is a statement by another architect or engineer who has considered the allegations and agrees
that the lawsuit has merit. Architects provide a certificate for cases against architects, engineers for engineers.
It was an interesting discussion attended by four other architects. After the requisite period of lawyer jokes and complaints about
the economy, we was were able to arrive at a mutual understanding and support of the idea. We agreed that the bill would reduce
the number of frivolous lawsuits, while giving professional support to those cases that have merit.
An unintended consequence of the Certificate of Merit is that it the Board of Architecture would expect an architect filing the Cer-tificate
of Merit to also notify the Board under the requirements of Rule 21 NCAC 02.0208 (d), which states:
“Knowledge of Violation. An architect possessing knowledge of a violation of these Rules by another architect shall report such a
violation to the Board.” The bill would also give the Board authority to discipline architects who certify an action that is without
merit by amending NC General Statute 83A-6.
The State has charged the Board of Architecture with the protection of the public by monitoring the profession of Architecture. In
my opinion, this bill will also help protect architects from abuse in our court system. The full text of the bill can be monitored at
http://www.ncga.state.nc.us/gascripts/BillLookUp/BillLookUp.pl?Session=2011&BillID=sb+435
Charles H. Boney, Jr. FAIA served on the Board of Architecture from 2002-2011.
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NCARB news
New Prometric Exam Security Process
NCARB has been informed by its testing consultant, Prometric, that it will be implementing additional
security procedures at the test centers. As a result of a pilot program conducted in 2010, Prometric has
decided to deploy hand-held metal detectors to all Prometric testing centers in the United States by mid-June
2011.
This new policy is summarized as follows:
 All candidates will be scanned by a hand-held metal detector prior to each entry into the testing room,
including returns from breaks;
 All candidates will be required to submit to the scans, with few exceptions; and
 Candidates refusing to be scanned may not be permitted to test.
Please be aware of and prepared for this change at upcoming testing appointments.
NCARB Talks" Video Series Debuts
Tips on how to develop a plan to get licensed by the architects who work at NCARB
Washington, DC—The National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) has launched a new
video series entitled “NCARB Talks,” featuring short, informal conversations with architects on staff. These
videos give viewers a glimpse of individual triumphs and challenges on the path to licensure. They discuss
their experiences with the Intern Development Program (IDP), the Architect Registration Examination®
(ARE®), and the importance of getting licensed and ultimately NCARB certified.
Whether you are a student considering the profession, or are an intern currently in the process of becoming
licensed, this series provides insight into the licensure process. These videos are also a resource to illustrate
the realities of the profession for those mentoring the next generation of architects.
In addition to the hundreds of volunteer architects from the 54 U.S. registration boards who work to
contribute to the development of NCARB’s programs, there are many architects on staff in its Washington,
DC office. As is typical in the profession, each of these individuals had their own unique plan to earn their
license to practice architecture.
The “NCARB Talks” series will first feature Assistant Director, ARE Development Jared Zurn, AIA,
NCARB, and Manager, IDP Martin Smith, AIA, NCARB, LEED Green Associate. For Zurn, the driving
factor in seeking his license was independence—he knew that if he became licensed, he really had more
opportunities. While for Smith, getting to licensure was about discovering his passion for the profession.
Wherever his life takes him, he will maintain his licensed because he knows he will go back to it
All videos will be available in Publications and Resources and NCARB’s YouTube channel at
www.youtube.com/user/NCARBorg.
NCARB Annual Meeting and Conference
The NCARB Annual Meeting and Conference will be held June 22-25, 2011 in Washington, DC. This
year’s conference will feature key note speakers Jeff Thredgold, presenting “Outlook 2012” and Robert A.
Peck—Commissioner Public Building Service, U.S. General Services Administration.
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enforcement report
Following is the Enforcement Report for the period January 1, 2011 through May 31, 2011. The Board is not bound by precedence
in matters of disciplinary action. It is the prerogative of the Board to be conservative in its review of cases and to enforce the rules
and laws with sanctions and civil penalties as allowed by law. You may request a copy of the entire order by sending an email to
cathe@ncbarch.org be sure to include the case number with your request.
Consent Judgment—Reprint from previous newsletter.
Case 869 – Paul Stafford
A Consent Judgment for Injunctive Relief was granted in Wake County Superior Court by Judge Gessner to the Board of
Architecture in the matter of Paul Stafford. A Final Agency Decision was issued in November 2009 revoking Stafford’s license to
practice architecture. Despite the Final Agency Decision it was determined that Stafford continued to offer and render architectural
services. Stafford placed the seal of another architect on the project plans and made himself the agent for the project. Stafford, via
Consent Judgment, was permanently enjoined from the practice of architecture. Any violation of this Judgment shall be deemed
contempt of court and shall be punishable by both the civil and criminal contempt powers of the Court upon proper showing. A
copy of the entire order may be obtained from Cathe Evans, Executive Director, cathe@ncbarch.org
Dismissed/Unfounded
The Board of architecture dismissed one case as unfounded.
Close without Prejudice
The Board closed one case without prejudice.
Cease and Desist Orders
The Board issued one Cease and Desist Order to Rob Romero of Romerama, LLC/Romero Architecture + Music + Art.
North Carolina Board of Architecture
License Statistics
As of June 1, 2011
Active Individual licenses 5765 (exp 6/30/10 or 6/30/11):
Breakdown:
NC - 2393
Out-of-State – 3372
Active firm licenses: 1466
Breakdown:
NC– 667
Out-of-State– 799
Candidates Eligible to take the ARE - 459
(Note that not all candidates are actively taking the exam.)
licensing statistics