Important Update for Architects – The New Architects Code (2025)
The Architects Registration Board (ARB) has published a new Architects Code, coming into effect on 1 September 2025.
This updated Code supports safe, ethical, and accountable practice, reflecting the evolving responsibilities of architects in the face of challenges like building safety, the climate emergency, and the need to maintain public trust.
What’s new?
The Code is structured around six core Standards that every architect must meet:
Honesty and Integrity
Acting in the Public Interest
Maintaining Competence
Responsible Professional Practice
Communication and Collaboration
Treating Others with Respect
Each Standard is supported by clear example behaviours to aid interpretation and practical application.
Why it matters
Developed through extensive consultation with architects, educators, and the public
Balances rigour with relevance to modern practice
Designed to empower architects while upholding the highest standards in the public interest
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