Practice Advisories

Use of Electronic Devices in Lieu of In-Person Reviews on Construction Sites

This Practice Advisory addresses inquiries about using portable devices during site inspections on architectural and licensed interior design projects driven by concerns over site health and safety related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Succession Planning

This Practice Advisory focuses on the forced dissolution (rather than the sale) of a practice. This type of dissolution can be triggered by sudden death, permanent illness or disability, divorce, dispute, personal choice or bankruptcy.

Banff Session 2018 Presentation: What's New, What's Not

The Practice Advisory Committee, consisting of Barry Johns, Architect, AAA, Director of Practice, Randy Krebes, Architect, AAA, Len Rodrigues, Architect, AAA, gave this presentation at Banff Session 2020.

Right to Title

This Practice Advisory explains the context around the confirmed authority of the AAA to protect the title of "architect" and by extension, the permitted use of title "architect", "licensed interior designer" and derivatives.

General Contract Review - Risk Management in Professional Practice

The purpose of this Practice Advisory is to address problematic contracts prepared by public sector and large organization private sector clients and assist members in mitigating any risks to the public interest that are associated with these contracts.

Illegal Practice of Architecture and Development Permit Applications

In 2016, AAA Director of Practice Barry Johns wrote an Important Notice to the Authorities Having Jurisdiction to appeal to municipalities across Alberta for assistance in proactively addressing the issue of unauthorized practice by non-professionals.

Procurement Methods Requiring Design

2017 - 2018 AAA President Elizabeth Songer released a document addressing requests for proposals requiring design before selection or award of contract.

Architectural Competitions

This practice advisory addresses the responsibilities of registered architects participating in architectural competitions. The AAA accepts the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada’s Competition Guidelines to guide participation in endorsed architectural competitions. Non-endorsed architectural competitions are not supported by the AAA and participation in same may place architects at risk of findings of unprofessional conduct.

The Practice of Architecture and Licensed Interior Design - A Definition

This practice advisory describes the scope of practice for architects and licenced interior designers in Alberta. It provides clarity about the services provided by design professionals.