There is a common misconception that an ‘architectural consultant’ is more qualified than an Architect.<\/p>\n
This is complete nonsense<\/strong>, but given that a medical Consultant is more highly qualified than a Doctor its a mistake that can be easily understood!<\/p>\n The title ‘Architect<\/strong>‘ is protected under Law (The Architects Act 1997) and can ONLY be used by a person on the Architects Registration Board Register who has demonstrated not only that they have the proper qualifications, but are competent and also carry Professional Indemnity Insurance.<\/p>\n ANYONE can call themselves an ‘architectural consultant’ or an ‘architectural designer’ any other sort of self-important sounding name.This does not make them an Architect<\/strong>; this does not mean that they have any suitable qualifications; this does not mean that they can design what you need; this does not mean that they understand planning legislation; this does not mean that they understand construction law; this does not mean that they understand contract law; the list goes on….<\/p>\n Anyone calling themselves an Architect who isn’t can be, and often are, prosecuted under the Law. This is carried out by the statutory regulatory body The Architects Registration Board.<\/p>\n Anyone suggesting that as an ‘architectural consultant’ etc that they are “more qualified than an Architect” is not only wrong but they are deliberately trying to mislead you – ask yourself why…<\/p>\n