What is ARC

The Architects Registration Council of Ghana was established through the 1969 Architects Decree (NLCD 357) and is expected to perform duties and functions:

(1) The Council shall be concerned with the architectural profession and shall be charge with the responsibility of securing the highest practicable standards in the practice of architecture in Ghana

(2) It shall be the duty of the Council -

(a) to prescribe or approve courses of study for, and the conduct and standards of qualifying examinations for registration as a registered architect under this Decree;

(b) to maintain and publish a register of architects;

(c) to prescribe and uphold standards of professional conduct and ethics, and

(d) to control the practice of architecture.