 In the architectural licensing system of Ethiopia, how many level of offices exist & what are the

pre-requests?
 Level of architectural offices

Level Capit Office

of Category al Area Office Facility Qty
office (birr) (m2)
I 1 practicing Architect Computer 5

Plotter 2

A3 Printer 1

1 professional Architect Blue print machine 1

1 Graduate Architect laptop 3

250000

150
1 Engineering Aide Sets of tables and chair 8

1 Secretary

or equivalent staffing vehicles 2

strength
photocopy machine or 1
scanner

II 1 practicing Architect Computer 5

Plotter 1

A3 Printer 1

1 professional Architect Blue print machine 1

175,000

1 graduate Architects Sets of tables and chair 7

90

1 engineering Aides Lap top 2

1 Secretary vehicle 1

or equivalent staffing photocopy machine or 1

strength scanner

III 1 practicing Professional Computer 5

Architect
A3 printer 1
140,000

70

1 professional Architect Blue print machine

1 Graduate Architects Lap top 2

 1 Engineering Aide Sets of tables and chair 8

1 Secretary vehicle 1

or equivalent staffing photocopy machine or 1

strength scanner

IV 1 Practicing Architect Computer 4

1 Professional Architect A3 Printer 1

1 Engineering Aide Sets of tables and chair 6

75,000

50
1 Secretary

or equivalent staffing
strength

v 1 (1) Practicing Architect Computer 4

A3 Printer 1

1 (0) Professional Architect Sets of tables and chair 6

1 (1)Graduate Architect
20,000

30

1 (1) Engineering Aide photocopy machine or 1

scanner

1 (1) Secretary

or equivalent staffing
strength

1 (1) practicing Architect Computer 2

PP 1(1) Engineering Aide A3 printer 1

10,000

1 (1) Secretary Sets of tables and chair 3

20

Or equivalent staffing photocopy machine or 1

strength scanner

Note: the practicing professional may replace either the professional Architect or
Professional Engineer.
 In Ethiopian architectural licensing system how many individual licensing levels are exist?
 Graduate Architects
 Professional Architects
 Practice Professional Architects
 Practice Architects

 Who is the licensing authority for both (individuals & office level)?
 Ministry of urban development & construction.
 What is the role & responsibilities of AEA in safeguarding the interest of Ethiopian architect?
 The association of Ethiopian architect (AEA) opened the 17 th annual convention & exhibition with
the promise of better opportunities to architect & other professionals to release their potential
in design, contract management & other.
 Role of AEA

-AEA is an umbrella organization to come together & discuss varies issues with respect to their
profession,

-the demands of the construction industry & the complementary techniques.

-create professional forum for the advancement of architecture

-encourage & support architectural training & research.

 RESPONSIBILITES OF AEA

-To create strengthening of the quality & reliability of professional services

-To create issuing and reviewing of the Code of Ethics & Rules of Professional Conduct,

-To create promoting the horizon of the services,

-To exert all effort toward strengthening the AEA members cooperation, relationship and integrity

-To create organizing meetings, conferences, workshops, seminars,

 What kinds of legislation or laws exist in Ethiopia to protect the interest of all the three parts in
the construction industry?