When a state starts to implement restrictions on the profession, there are issues related to the rights of established self-taught architects.

In most countries the legislation includes a grandfather clause, authorising established self-taught architects to continue practicing.

Ground plans were made available in a low-tech format, in order not to favor established architects with sophisticated software.

In early years, members took turns assigning sketch problems with solutions then critiqued by established architects.

In contrast, the jury of the Vietnam memorial consisted of established architects, sculptors and a design journalist.

Instead, they often trained under established architects.

What makes such a program possible, he pointed out, is his long-term relationships with established architects, contractors, building-supply companies and financial institutions.

Keely was already an established architect specializing in ecclesiastical design.

His father (1816-1890) of the same name was an established architect.

His father William Cumming Joass was an established architect in that town.