Location

Offices of the Board are located at Level 1, 28 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034. Office hours are 10 am - 4 pm. NOTE:  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office is currently closed.  For any enquiries, please email (admin@archboardsa.org.au) or telephone (8373 2766). 

Welcome to the Architectural Practice Board of South Australia

The Architectural Practice Board of South Australia is the statutory authority responsible for administering the Architectural Practice Act 2009 (the Act).  On this website you can

• Find out about the role of the Board in maintaining high standards of architectural services
• Find information to help consumers to work with an architect - and what to do if something goes wrong
• Apply to register as an architect or architectural business, sign in and renew your registration, or apply for the Architectural Practice Examination

News Items

Election for 3 Board Members.  The public notice of the Election for 3 Board Members was published in the Advertiser on Tuesday 10 January 2023.   Go to the page About > Elections 2023 for more information about the role, nominations, and the timetable for the elections.  The Electoral Roll will close on Friday 13 January 2023 so make sure your details are up to date (including your postal address and email address).  

APE Calendar for 2023 is now available on the Graduates page - Architectural Practice Examination

See an Overview of the Board's work in 2019, 2020 and 2021 on the Vimeo Channel -  https://vimeo.com/376930150,

CPD - Continuing Professional Development commenced in SA on 1 July 2020.  Go the Architects page for more information, including the link to electronic record cards and the APBSA's  recording App

Two new pathways to registration are approved.  The Overseas Architect Assessment (OAA) is conducted by the AACA, and the Local Experienced Practitioner (LEP) pathway is undertaken by the Board.  See the Architects page for details.    

Want to return to the Register but haven't been registered for over 3 years?  There are new requirements so contact the office to discuss your application.