Location

Offices of the Board are located at Level 1, 28 Greenhill Road, Wayville, SA 5034. Office hours are 10 am - 4 pm.

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

CPD - Continuing Professional Development is to be mandated in SA.  An amendment to the Architectural Practice Act is in train.  We will keep the profession informed on when, what and how (watch the electronic newsletters).

Accredited Professionals Scheme.  The Board is in negotiation with the Department of Planning Transport and Infrastructure for architects to be recognised under the Planning system's Accredited Professionals Scheme.  

APE Session dates for 2020: find out on the Graduates Page 

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.