International Architects Sweden:
Given that the title of "Architect" is not protected in Sweden and therefore becoming a member of Sveriges Arkitekter* (Architects Sweden) is not compulsory for an architect in order to be allowed to practice architecture, we have invited Katarina O Cofaigh of the Sveriges Arkitekter to give us a brief introduction to the structure of the organization, the role it plays in the industry, and the important benefits of becoming a member of this organization, as an individual or as an architectural company.
Katarina O Cofaigh is an architect SAR/MSA and the senior advisor at Sveriges Arkitekter.
She has worked in many different areas within the organization, competitions, titles, public procurement, education, etc.
Katarina has also been involved in the international organizations for architects and was the president at the Architects’ Council of Europe in 2003.
*extracted from www.arkitekt.se:
Sveriges Arkitekter (Architects Sweden) is a professional/ membership organization for architects, interior architects, landscape architects, and spatial planners with 13700 members (including 2300 students).
Sveriges Arkitekter has a broad agenda: in addition to trade union work and industry development, the association works with advocacy and professional and architectural issues.
Its goal is to ensure that architects have a broad and leading role in planning and urban development and that architects are well placed to work and have good working conditions.
