These standards are developed by architectural educators, practitioners, regulators, and students.
The minimum standards that all NAAB-accredited programs must meet are described in The 2014 NAAB Conditions for Accreditation.
The NAAB operates in an open, transparent manner in keeping with best practices in accreditation promulgated by the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors and the International Network of Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).
Those seeking registration must also meet local jurisdictional requirements for experience and education.
In addition, all signatory members have demonstrated their compliance with the UNESCO-UIA Charter on Architectural Education, as well, as the INQAAHE Guidelines of Good Practice.