Namibia Institute of Architects (NIA)

Namibia Institute of Architects (NIA)

About NIA

The Namibia Institute of Architects (NIA) is a non-profit statutory institution which was established in 1952, under the previous title of The Institute of South West Africa Architects.

Who we are

The Namibia Institute of Architects (NIA) is a non-profit statutory institution which was established in 1952, under the previous title of The Institute of South West Africa Architects.

The NIA’s purpose is to serve the interest of architects in Namibia, to further and promote good architecture and ensure sound architectural practice among the Namibian Architectural Profession and the general public of Namibia. 

Currently the NIA has a membership of around 132 Registered Professional Architects, 108 architects-in-training, who are mostly represented in the 81 architectural practices across the country.


What we do

  • Provide relevant practice documentation, such as contracts etc.
  • Distribute relevant and important information to our members
  • Organise and endorse CPD courses
  • Host, support and organise workshops, theory lectures and exhibitions.
  • Organise the Namibia Architecture Awards of Merit
  • Assist with publications and publications showcasing the work of Namibian architects.
  • Administrator a bursary fund for students reading towards an degree in architecture at the Namibia University of Science and Technology
  • Ensure the upkeep of the heritage of the profession and work towards promoting architecture

Becoming an Architect

Student Membership

In an effort to involve future generations of architects in the profession the Namibia Institute of Architects has introduced a special student membership. 

Namibia Institute of Architects (NIA) University Requirements

Students will require a School leaving Certificate with a University Exemption. Most Universities will require Mathematics as a high school subject..

Art is usually not a requirement, however creative and problem-solving abilities will be an advantage when studying Architecture, and some Universities require an art portfolio as an admission requirement. 

Today architects are not only involved in the challenge of creating the buildings that form our cities and towns, but are also broadly involved in the concerns and well being of society. 

All students should make enquiries with the individual institutions for their entrance requirements as well as their accreditation status with the National and international Architects Registration boards before applying with any of the listed Institutions.

Bursary Applications

As part of the ongoing mandate of the N.I.A. to advance and promote the industry, a bursary fund has been established that is sustained by both a social fund raising event as well the apportioning of a percentage of the Practice Levy from each registered practice.

If you are interested in applying for a supplemental bursary please contact offices of the Namibia Institute of Architects for more information.

For more information and to download the latest application form:
Click here to download the Supplementary bursary application form

Contact Details

Namibia Institute of Architects (NIA)

For further enquiries and special student membership application form, please contact offices of the Namibia Institute of Architects for the more information.

Office operating hours: Monday to Fridays 8am – 12:30pm
Weekends and public holidays: Closed
E-mail address:info@nia.org.na
Telephone number:+264  61-231559
Fax:+264  61-232007

Location

Postal Address

P.O.Box 1478,
Klein,
Windhoek

Physical address:

8 Koch Street,
Klein,
Windhoek,
Namibia