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The SA Chapter represents the interests of all its local members across the state. We promote the advancement of the profession by providing education and research programs and by engaging with local and state governments to address issues relating to the built environment.
We also work with local media outlets to promote discussion about the value of architecture in society and we foster strong industry partnerships to create more continuing education opportunities for our members.
The SA Chapter recognises the Kaurna people as the traditional custodians of the Adelaide region. We pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
The Institute is committed to developing and promoting a strong architectural profession and advocating for safer, more sustainable communities. Learn about local and national advocacy initiatives.
The Australian Institute of Architects National Awards program is a great way to receive public and peer recognition for your work and helps the Institute to promote architects and architecture within SA, across Australia and internationally.
Continuing Professional Development is an important avenue to improve professional knowledge and competence.
View our CPD opportunities.
Meet our Chapter Councillors and discover our local committees helping shape our work and the built environment.
Our Chapter hosts a range of local events celebrating architecture and catering to the profession and the broader community. Discover upcoming events now.
Looking for a room to hire or the latest architectural jobs in SA? Check out our notice board for information.
archi ed introduces school students to the world of architecture
An architect has moral rights in relation to the use of their design and should be attributed when images of the work are published. See our template letters for asserting your rights.
SA Designers for Diversity exists to ensure that architecture and affiliated designers of built environments can work in a profession that is equally and meaningfully navigable for all practitioners.
We’re pleased to announce the winners for this year’s SA Architecture Awards 2021. Read more about the SA Architecture Award winners here
Part of a national awards program run by the Australian Institute of Architects.
The Act to proclaim the start of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) in South Australia came into operation on 1 July 2020. All practicing architects will be required to undertake CPD, and report their CPD annually at the time of renewing registration.
The first full year of operation will be from 1 July 2020 – 30 June 2021, and the Architectural Practice Board of SA has set an amount of 10 points for this first year only. At least 5 points must be Formal CPD, with the remaining points Informal. This reduced amount is in recognition of the current economic situation with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the fact that this is the first year of mandated CPD in South Australia.
From July 2021, the full 20 points will be required – including a minimum of 10 Formal points. For more information please visit the Board’s website
The Institute has become aware that companies are approaching architects with range of CPD offerings that they claim will earn the architect formal points. We note that no organisation, including the APBSA and the Institute, endorses CPD presentations or can guarantee that attendees will be awarded formal points. Formal CPD points will be assessed by the Board based on the records kept by the architect and whether those records demonstrate that the architect gained knowledge relating to the stated NSCA competencies. Information is available from the APBSA website. In the interim, be wary of organisations offering ‘too good to be true’ CPD, including points that can be stockpiled for use in future registration years.
archi ed is a task group of the SA Chapter of the Australian Institute of Architects. We want to encourage an appreciation of architecture and the built environment in school students and the wider community. We will do this by introducing school students to the world of architecture, the thinking behind architectural design and the many factors that contribute to what, where, how and why buildings are constructed.
At the Institute we often see images of a building in an article in the media that do not attribute the architect for the project.
As author of the work, the architect has moral rights in relation to the design and should be attributed when images of the work – whether digital renders, hand drawings or photographs – are published. Even where copyright in the projects is transferred to the client, as is the case with projects for government and some private client organisations, the architect retains moral rights.
Where images are provided to the media this information should be included by the client for the project, where construction is yet to occur. Once the building is completed, it is the building owner’s responsibility to provide this information. Attribution of the photographer or artist, where applicable, is also required, but does not negate the requirement to attribute the architect.
We’ve developed some form letters around media attribution to be sent under Institute letterhead reminding people of their role. Please feel free to use these templates or contact the Institute if you would like us to send it on your behalf.
SA Designers for Diversity exists to ensure that architecture and affiliated designers of built environments can work in a profession that is equally and meaningfully navigable for all practitioners, regardless of gender, age, race, sexual preference, family structure, whether able-bodied, living with a medical condition or disability. We also value and recognise these qualities in the built environment.
We have a range of SA Practices who have signed on to the program including:
Please contact us to find out more sa@architecture.com.au
Advocacy Update 23/7/21 The Government decided yesterday to selectively reopen some construction sites as of Monday 26th July. We understand that DIT has been directly in contact with the practices
Ngaragu woman Ash Barty’s thrilling Wimbledon win 50 years after her friend and mentor, Wiradjuri superstar Evonne Goolagong Cawley AC MBE, first won the title ensured this year’s NAIDOC week
Long-time member and collaborator Richard Booth is stepping down from the National Contracts Committee (NCC). Richard joined the NCC in 1992 and was appointed Chairperson of the committee in 2005
The Institute acknowledges that the Government restrictions to limit the spread of COVID-19 are continuing to impact the everyday lives of our members. Due to these restrictions it has been
The state’s most outstanding architectural projects are being celebrated with the announcement of the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2021 NSW Architecture Award winners. Drawn from a total of 299 entries
Queensland’s highest honours in architecture were handed down at the 2021 Queensland Architecture Awards finale and 90th Anniversary of the Australian Institute of Architects celebrations in Brisbane on Saturday night.
Looking for a new career or tender opportunity in South Australia? View architectural and built environment listings below.
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We are looking for more staff in Adelaide!
Experienced Architect
We are looking at architect staff in senior roles (great to have Women apply to balance the office working environment and equal opportunity!)
Looking at senior architect manager $90K – $110K Package (package depending on experience up or down).
We are seeking applicants with;
A flexible part time position is available for an experienced architect or architectural draftsperson at Planbuild Architects, Town Planners and Builders.
Planbuild is a small practice established over 40 years ago which is directed towards providing a wide range of services in architecture, town planning and building from offices located in Hutt Street, Adelaide.
We are seeking a person with substantial practical and CAD experience who is interested in a challenging, well paid and interesting job offering flexible and casual working hours.
To apply, please contact us at email@planbuild.net or telephone Peter Hignett on +61 8 8232 0177.
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The South Australian Chapter has rooms for hire from a small meeting room to host interviews, small meetings or your interstate workplace to our large boardroom.
Contact us to book.
Member Services Specialist
Membership Services Officer
National Education Officer
SA Chapter
Australian Institute of Architects
Level 2
15 Leigh Street
Adelaide, SA 5000
P: +61 8 8402 5900
E: sa@architecture.com.au
