The Order of Architects and Consulting Engineers official mission, determined by Luxemburgish law, is to guarantee the application of the rights and duties specifically linked to public interests covered by the architects and consulting engineers profession. It is compulsory for each architect and consulting engineer, whether a natural or legal person, who wants to exercise his profession on an independent basis in the Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg, to be registred with this organization. The OAI is affiliated with numerous international organizations (UIA, CAE, FIDIC, EFCA).

"First design, then build"

Professional, independent, integrated and detailed design is the best way to guarantee added value to building.
Construction must avoid becoming just an ordinary industrial and commercial process. It is of tremendous importance to establish with the client the right standards of quality from the beginning of each project.
Architects and consulting engineers provide creative, functional and economic planning, coordination and supervision of building projects.
Having a close relationship with the client enables architects and engineers to customize the construction to his specific needs. They develop the project within the available budget.
Fees are based on the german scale HOAI 1996.
Architects and consulting engineers work in a stage by stage process: feasibility studies and design of the project, legal requirements, call for tenders and analysis of contractors' and craftsmen's quotations, control of the building site and deadlines, as well as control of the quality of execution.

Essential attributes of the members of the Order of Architects and Consulting Engineers

It is rare to gather both architects and consulting engineers in one single professional body.

This facilitates managing and integrating task force teams thus satisfying the client's needs with accuracy and to the highest standards.

Luxembourg is situated in the heart of Europe and at the crossroad of multilingual cultures.

This has a positive influence on creativity and technical know-how. Most of offices handle projects in French, German and English. This situation is enhanced by the fact that on one hand Luxemburgish students attend university abroad and on the other hand, international clients have, more and more, developed ambitious projects locally.

The essence of Architects' and Consulting Engineers' profession is such as follows:

• guaranteeing independance and ethics
• assuming decennial and biennal responsabilities
• the obligation of taking insurance policiesthat cover these risks
• avoiding conflicts of interest by renouncing to any commercial activity
• defending public interest and interests of clients and users