Inside NCARB by the Numbers

Why are so many architecture students never becoming licensed architects?  In this episode of Inside NCARB by the Numbers , host Andy McIntyre is joined by architect and educator Venesa Alicea-Chuqui, along with NCARB's data experts, to unpack what the latest licensure data tells us about diversity, access, and systemic barriers in the profession. They explore how cost, age, firm culture, and...

How did the COVID-19 pandemic reshape the journey to becoming a licensed architect? In this episode of Inside NCARB by the Numbers , host Andy McIntyre investigates the long-tail impact of COVID-19 on the architectural licensure process—especially the Architectural Experience Program (AXP). Data reveals a rise in time to complete AXP, but it’s the personal stories that truly bring this shift to li...

As thousands of architects near retirement age, what will happen to the future of the profession? In this episode of Inside NCARB by the Numbers , host Andy McIntyre explores the seismic generational shift occurring in architecture—from Baby Boomers who are holding onto their licenses post-retirement, to emerging professionals who are redefining what it means to pursue licensure. Former NCARB Pres...

Thousands of architects were stuck—until NCARB made one of its most impactful policy changes in decades. In this episode of Inside NCARB by the Numbers , we unpack the retirement of the ARE’s five-year rolling clock policy. Why was it created? Why did it persist for so long? And what finally led to its removal? Host Andy McIntyre is joined by NCARB leaders Jared Zurn, Senior Vice President of Prog...

How long does it really take to become an architect—and what does that journey look like behind the numbers? In this episode of Inside NCARB by the Numbers , we unpack the often-debated time to licensure. Host Andy McIntyre is joined by NCARB’s Jenny Kwecki to explore what the data reveals—and what it can’t. Then, two powerful and contrasting stories bring the numbers to life: Julia Jack, who retu...

Is the path to becoming a licensed architect getting more equitable? NCARB says yes—and they have the data to back it up. In this episode of Inside NCARB by the Numbers, host Andy McIntyre explores how strategic, data-driven changes are transforming the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). From new ESL accommodations and free practice exams to the elimination of inequitable question types, NC...

Welcome to Inside NCARB by the Numbers , an exploration into the data shaping the future of architecture. Inside NCARB by the Numbers is a compelling six-episode limited-series podcast hosted by Andy McIntyre, Vice President at NCARB. This series unpacks the key insights from NCARB by the Numbers, the annual report that sheds light on the trends shaping architectural licensure. Whether you're an a...