Manage your ARBV registration
Manage your registration using the ARBV Portal. Renew your individual registration, company or partnership approval, and make changes to your registration.
Working with an architect
Working with an architect to take a building from idea to reality is an exciting process – but it can be complex. Make sure you understand the process and the architect's role.
Pathways to registration with the ARBV
Depending on your experience, there are 3 different pathways to registration as an architect in Victoria.
About the ARBV
Find out more about our role, our organisational structure and our Board.
ARBV continuing professional development webinars
Join the ARBV for a series of free online CPD webinars. Find a list of upcoming events and recordings of previous events here.
Latest News
AIA webinar CPD Building Defects, Professional Standards & Compliance
ARBV registrants who wish to view the recording of this webinar may use discount code BDEF24 to view the webinar at AIA membership prices.
ARBV Update September 2024
Find out about the new ARBV Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson appointments, upcoming webinars, the ARBV's involvement in the 2024 Melbourne Home Show and more.
Melbourne Home Show 2024
The ARBV team was on hand at the Melbourne Home Show with a handy checklist and lots of tips to guide clients through the process of working with an architect. Find the checklist and tips here.
Design Documentation Practice Guide for Class 2 residential buildings
Over the past two years the ARBV has been working with the VBA and other stakeholders on the development of this informative guidance document. Access the guide on the VBA website now.
Deep Dive Report available now!
Groundbreaking research takes a deep dive into the systemic risks affecting the Australian architecture sector.
Edition 17, June 2024
In this edition we reflect on the achievements of the board, introduce you to our new website and re-introduce you to the Naked Architect series.
Edition 16, March 2024
Find out about the new board structure, new guidelines, CPD audit and more.
ARBV Centenary Panel Discussion: recording
Join our expert panel as they discuss the ARBV's legacy of supporting Victorian architects throughout a period of remarkable change. This event was held on Thursday 5 October 2023.
ARBV Latest News
Visit the Latest News page for more updates and media releases
The Naked Architect: series return
Open House Melbourne, in partnership with the ARBV, is relaunching the much-loved Naked Architect Series!
We’re celebrating Olympic fever in Melbourne!
On Saturday 27th July 2024 the ARBV partnered with Open House Melbourne to rediscover the sites of the Melbourne 1956 Olympics.
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