Architect approving plans without reviewing

[Ramnares P.E.]

Whoops...

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/13/nyregion/architect-license-high-rise-manhattan.html

 

[Ramnares P.E.]

It's particularly egregious that the "architect" basically confirms that he approved continued use of his stamp as long as he got paid this retainer. So much for professional ethics.

 

[Dothracki PE]

This is way too common in NYC. Alot of unregistered architects having their own small practice and designing things with some random registered architect "supervising" and sealing the drawings for a nominal fee. I'm working on two projects like that now. I don't know why or if it's cheaper. Maybe just because the process to become an RA is fairly time consuming and challenging from what I understand.