Our purpose is to protect the community interest and instill confidence in the regulation, integrity, and delivery of architectural services in Victoria.
To protect the safety of staff, architects and the community, the ARBV team is working remotely. For important ARBV updates visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
Combustible cladding ban effective 1 February 2021 Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has announced a prohibition on flammable aluminium composite panels and rendered expanded polystyrene as external wall cladding on all future multi-story developments. Taking effect from February 1, the ban will prohibit the use of these products on apartment buildings, and other residential buildings such as hotels and aged care facilities with two or more storeys. Read more
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – Important information from the ARBV We understand this is a challenging time for many architects (as well as those seeking registration with the ARBV). The ARBV is committed to identifying ways to support architects with their compliance and other regulatory obligations during this period. Read more
To protect the safety of staff, architects and the community, the ARBV team is working remotely. For important ARBV updates visit Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates
Combustible cladding ban effective 1 February 2021 Minister for Planning Richard Wynne has announced a prohibition on flammable aluminium composite panels and rendered expanded polystyrene as external wall cladding on all future multi-story developments. Taking effect from February 1, the ban will prohibit the use of these products on apartment buildings, and other residential buildings such as hotels and aged care facilities with two or more storeys. Read more
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) – Important information from the ARBV We understand this is a challenging time for many architects (as well as those seeking registration with the ARBV). The ARBV is committed to identifying ways to support architects with their compliance and other regulatory obligations during this period. Read more
