International Practice Resources

Teaming with International Project Partners

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Urban "Charming" Development in Japan: Art and Architecture as Dynamics of the City (1 LU)

Looking for country or region specific information?

Architectural Practice Around the World
The International Union of Architects (UIA) Professional Practice Commission maintains a database on professional practice in many countries that are members of the UIA.
Find a U.S. Commercial Service Office
U.S. Commercial Service Offices can assist in finding information about local licensing and permitting, as well as host-country partners. Contact the Commercial Service Officer or Economic Office at the U.S. embassy through this site.
Building codes around the world
BRAZIL: Licensing for Architecture Companies in Brazil

Podcasts

The Global Profession, Albert Dubler, Hon. AIA
Architecture in the African Context, Karen Eicker
International Practice in Today’s Global Economy, Rick A. Lincicome, AIA | MP3
Urban Security, Thomas Vonier, FAIA, RIBA | MP3 | iTunes | XML
Focus on Design and Global Practice, Craig Dykers, AIA | MP3 | iTunes | XML
International Developments, Ian Howell and Markku Allison, AIA | MP3
The Federal Government Wants You Practicing Overseas, Mark Wells | MP3 | iTunes | XML
Design-Build in the U.S. and the UK, G. William Quatman, Esq., FAIA, DBIA and Andrew Thomas | MP3 | iTunes | XML
Defining Organic High Density Housing, Squatter Communities and Emergency Shelters: What works. What doesn’t work.

Additional Resources & Practice Tools

Architectural Practice Around the World
The UIA Professional Practice Commission maintains a database on professional practice in many countries that are members of the UIA.
U.S. Commercial Service's Global Design and Construction Team - Resources for Going Global
View market research, trade tools, and industry events focused on design and construction.
Find a U.S. Commercial Service Office
U.S. Commercial Service Offices can assist in finding information about local licensing and permitting, as well as host-country partners. Contact the Commercial Service Officer or Economic Office at the U.S. embassy through this site.
Export-Import Bank of the United States
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank) is the official export credit agency of the United States. Ex-Im Bank's mission is to assist in financing the export of U.S. goods and services to international markets. (YouTube videos)
U.S. Department of Commerce's Trade Compliance Center (TCC)
The U.S. Department of Commerce's Trade Compliance Center (TCC) helps American exporters and investors overcome foreign trade barriers and works to ensure that foreign countries comply with their trade agreement obligations to the United States. This site may help you if you conduct business outside of the United States and need help addressing a foreign government trade or investment barrier.
D iagrams Reveal How to Negotiate with People Around the World
First Sun Blog

Are you ready for international practice?

International Practice Readiness Tool
Use this worksheet to determine if you are ready to make the move to an international practice.
P racticing in a Global Market (excerpt from The Architects Handbook of Professional Practice, 14th Edition)
Moving to an International Practice: Small, Medium, Large—Guidance for All Practices
Opportunities and Understanding for International Practice
Design Goes Global
Is international practice right for your firm?
Ten Things to Consider When Building a Global Practice
P rofessional Ethics Abroad
Is a gift a bribe? Or just a gift?

International Best Practices

Getting Work

World Architecture News Job Board
Are you looking for an architectural job outside of the United States? Check out the latest opportunities here.
Trade Missions
Find out the latest on trade mission opportunities through the AIA and the International Trade Administration.

Global Network

AIA International Region

AIA Continental Europe
AIA Hong Kong
AIA Japan
AIA Middle East
AIA Shanghai
AIA United Kingdom

UIA Member Sections

AIA's Strategic Alliances

Questions?

Contact Derek Washam, Sr. Manager, International Relations.