HQ Function

Administrative hub for all accreditation processes, policy development, operations, and communication for architectural education programs in the US.

Notable Features:

Professional office space in a central Washington, D.C. location, facilitating interactions with collateral organizations and government bodies.

Work Culture:

Mission-driven, professional, collaborative, focused on upholding high standards in architectural education. Emphasis on expertise, integrity, and continuous improvement.

HQ Significance:

Serves as the operational core for the sole agency authorized to accredit U.S. professional degree programs in architecture, directly impacting the quality and standards of architectural education nationwide.

Values Reflected in HQ: Integrity, rigor, accountability, collaboration, and commitment to excellence in architectural education are central to its operations and reflected in its professional setting.

Location:

NAAB primarily accredits architectural programs within the United States. However, it actively engages with the global architectural education community and is a signatory to the Canberra Accord. This international agreement facilitates the mutual recognition of accredited professional architecture degrees among signatory agencies, thereby supporting the global mobility and recognition of architecture graduates from NAAB-accredited programs.

Street Address:

1101 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 410

City:

Washington

State/Province:

D.C.

Country:

USA