Congress Update
AUA Congress & General Assembly
Get an insight of Highlights from the 14th AUA Congress & General Assembly held in Congo.
Member Sections
Architects Community
Permanent Commissions
United African Vision
Design climate-resilient, affordable modular housing solutions for Africa's expanding metropolitan areas. Open to students and young architects.
Promote building materials, software, architectural competitions, and corporate developments across AUA’s continental professional directory.
Seeking groundbreaking zero-carbon vernacular designs for a landmark mobile exhibition structure representing African innovation globally.
Press releases, congress highlights, and architectural developments across Africa.
Congress Update
Get an insight of Highlights from the 14th AUA Congress & General Assembly held in Congo.
Partnerships
Expanding international opportunities for African architecture students and young professionals.
Recognition
Honoring key contributors and celebrating milestone anniversaries across national orders.
Urban Development
Our updated reports from our vice regional presidents on regional progress.
News
Snapshots of AUA continental congresses, council assemblies, and regional architecture initiatives.
Inaugurated in May 1981 in Nigeria, the Africa Union of Architects was established to unite national architectural bodies across the African continent regardless of nationality, language, or doctrine.
Through continuous professional development, accreditation frameworks, regional policy advocacy, and international partnerships, the AUA serves as the primary voice of the built environment in Africa.
Read more about our story"African Cities in the Face of Industrial Challenges: Building resilience, sustainability, and inclusive design for future generations."
The core operational pillars advancing professional practice, education, and heritage across Africa.
Promoting academic standards, student competitions, and architectural curriculum development across African universities.
Learn More →Establishing professional regulations, continuing professional development (CPD), and professional cross-border mobility.
Learn More →Preserving indigenous architecture, heritage sites, and integrating cultural identity into modern built environments.
Learn More →Collaborating with leading international organizations, institutions, and industry pioneers to advance African architecture.
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