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

Applications for the NPrA program close on 1 March 2021.  The NPrA is an alternative entry to the Architectural Practice Examination for practitioners with relevant experience under the supervision of an architect, but do have not an accredited qualification.  Contact the AACA on npra@aaca.org.au for details and application information.

APE Calendar for 2021 is now available on the Graduates page

See an Overview of the Board's work in 2019 https://vimeo.com/376930150 and 2020 

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

Accredited Professionals Scheme.  The Board has negotiated an arrangement with the Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure for architects to be recognised under the Planning system's Accredited Professionals Scheme.  A reduced fee applies for your APS application.  Contact the Board's office to discuss your application.

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.