[1] Architectural designers may not hold the same degree qualification and are generally not recognised by a statutory body.
[2][3] Depending on the jurisdiction, limitations may exist in project size and scope that an architectural designer is permitted to perform services for without direct supervision from a registered architect.
Independent architectural designers generally work on projects that are within these limitations.
Often, building designers who have not registered as architects are referred to as architectural designers, as this term is not protected by statute in many countries.
[citation needed] However, in many countries around the world, the term architectural designer and the derivatives of architecture are legally reserved for registered architects.