South African Institute of Architects - SAIA

South African Institute of Architects - SAIA The SAIA acts as the collective voice serving the interests of its members for responsible design.

The South African Institute of Architects is a voluntary association of affiliated and regional institutes established in 1996 and incorporates the previous national Institute of South African Architects (established in 1927) and the regional Institutes of Architects of the former Cape (founded 1899), Eastern Province (founded in 1900 as the Port Elizabeth Society of Architects), Border (founded i

n 1946 as the East London Chapter of the Cape Provincial Institute), KwaZulu-Natal (founded in 1901), Orange Free State (founded in 1921) and Transvaal (founded in 1909). The Pretoria Institute of Architects was established in 1993 and the following new regional institutes were established in 1996:
Northern Cape, North West, Limpopo (founded as Northern Province) and Mpumalanga. The Institute is a member of the Africa Union of Architects, the Commonwealth Association of Architects, the International Union of Architects, the International Commission on Monuments and Sites, and the International Committee Documentation and Conservation of buildings, sites and neighbourhoods of the modern movement. Membership of the Institute is open to all architects, the only prerequisite being a recognised academic qualification, a minimum of 24 months practical experience and an examination in professional practice. Candidate membership is also open to those currently studying towards becoming a professional architect. The fundamental principles of equality and justice are implicit in the Constitution. In terms of the constitution the Institute is committed to the principle of striving to be an outstanding professional organisation, which upholds the dignity of the profession and its members. It aims to promote excellence in architecture and it seeks to contribute to the enhancement of society and the environment.

01/09/2026

SAIA National Convention, Honours Awards and Sophia Gray Memorial Lecture celebrated with

01/09/2026
SAIAshare #60 on Friday 04 September 2026 at 14:30
01/09/2026

SAIAshare #60 on Friday 04 September 2026 at 14:30

REGISTER: FREE SAIAshare # 60 at 14:30 on Friday 04 Sept 2026
You are invited to join the next sought-after and stimulating SAIAshare #60 online presentation on Friday 04 SEPTEMBER 2026 at 14:15 for 14:30 - 15:45 – one hour and 15 minutes of fact and inspiration.
The programme allows for two compact and to-the-point 20-minute presentations with an opportunity for questions afterwards. The first presentation focuses on sharing insights into better practice management, with a focus on practice efficiency and profitability and in the second we share in the delight of the work of colleagues.
This event is presented as a FREE CPD Category One event, validated for 0.15 Points.

31/08/2026

A very successful 3 day national convention held in Bloemfontein last week. Here Paul Kotze explains the history of the Sophia Gray programme which reached its 37th iteration on Thursday.

MSquare Architects is looking for a new team member based in Knysna. Apply to info@m2arch.co.za
31/08/2026

MSquare Architects is looking for a new team member based in Knysna. Apply to [email protected]

REGISTER: FREE SAIAshare # 60 at 14:30 on Friday 04 Sept 2026You are invited to join the next sought-after and stimulat...
26/08/2026

REGISTER: FREE SAIAshare # 60 at 14:30 on Friday 04 Sept 2026
You are invited to join the next sought-after and stimulating SAIAshare #60 online presentation on Friday 04 SEPTEMBER 2026 at 14:15 for 14:30 - 15:45 – one hour and 15 minutes of fact and inspiration.
The programme allows for two compact and to-the-point 20-minute presentations with an opportunity for questions afterwards. The first presentation focuses on sharing insights into better practice management, with a focus on practice efficiency and profitability and in the second we share in the delight of the work of colleagues.
This event is presented as a FREE CPD Category One event, validated for 0.15 Points.

26/08/2026

Excitement building for the Mini Conference and SAIA National Convention 2026 in Bloemfontein

Reimagining the Johannesburg Art Gallery walkabout on Saturday 8 August 2026, free of charge.
26/08/2026

Reimagining the Johannesburg Art Gallery walkabout on Saturday 8 August 2026, free of charge.

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