Maintaining the high standards of architects
and architecture in South Australia.”

Why use an Architect?

Adelaide Studios, Grieve Gillett Architects. Photography by Peter Barnes.

An Architect is a registered individual that has attained the necessary architectural qualifications (5-year Master of Architecture or equivalent) and has completed the national examination. All architects are regulated by the Architectural Practice Board of SA and must follow the Architects’ Code of Conduct. They must also maintain professional indemnity insurance to ensure they are covered for claims of negligence or other civil claims.

Every architect must also be proficient in all elements of the National Standards of Competency for Architects (NSCA). Registered architects must undertake and report their Continuing Professional Development activities each year.

Members of the community are entitled to have services provided at a professional level by a registered architect or architectural business. Registration ensures the public interest is protected and that architects are accountable for both their conduct and competency.

For more information see About an Architect

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Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

CPD is a compulsory requirement for continued registration as an architect in South Australia.

The Board regards engagement with CPD as an indication of an architect’s currency of skills, knowledge and understanding.

Architects must record their CPD activities online. Login to your account, or click the login button at the top right-hand corner of the screen.

Architectural Practice Examination (APE)  

APE details and the calendar for Session 1 and Session 2 can be found on Architectural Practice Examination.

To apply for the APE in South Australia, check the dates and register as an APE candidate.

To receive the latest information regarding the APE, please subscribe to the APE information mailing list.

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About APBSA

Petaluma Cellar Door, Grieve Gillett Architects. Photography by David Sievers. Read more

The Architectural Practice Board of South Australia (APBSA) is a statutory authority. Its role is to administer the Architectural Practice Act 2009.

On this website, information can be found on how to:

  • register as an architect
  • search the SA Register of Architects and Architectural Businesses
  • what it means to be an architect, and
  • how to become an architect.
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