THE KWAZULU-NATAL INSTITUTE FOR ARCHITECTURE

The KZNIA is a voluntary organisation and local representative of the South African Institute for Architecture. We aim to connect and enrich our local architectural community through various events and media as well as through a professional support system. Join now to experience the benefits of belonging to the KZNIA community!

 

Upcoming Events

Architectural Heritage Course
Durban (Fri) and PMB (Sat)
10 February 2012
Repeat of the popular course Part 1: Principles and Philosopies, with the addition of an Amafa segment on Saturday
Quenching the energy efficiency hysteria
KZNIA, 160 Bulwer Rd, Glenwood
15 February 2012
An idiot's guide to glass and energy legislation with Hugh Fraser and Mike Pote.
Professional Practice Examination Study Workshop
KZNIA, 160 Bulwer Rd, Glenwood
17 February 2012
Bruce Clark will be conducting a workshop to prepare affiliates and candidate architects for the upcoming SACAP exam.
Green Tuesdays
TBC
21 February 2012
Practical aspects of applying recent Building standards within the greater global context. Begins Tuesday 21 February.

News

Call to protect unique streetscapes
08 February 2012
Recycling Durban’s heritage buildings into offices makes financial and historical sense. But many of the city’s most beautiful and historic buildings are being demolished and altered without consent...
Pavement deals at heritage home
02 February 2012
A listed heritage building on Durban’s Berea is under threat of losing its historic status as neighbours accuse the city of dragging its feet in enforcing municipal by-laws to prevent illegal renovations and business operations at the premises.
Slow Architecture & 7 Goals for 2012
11 January 2012
Read Nina Saunders’ inaugural speech, complete with pictures, Juhani Pallasmaa quotes and most importantly her 7 goals for her presidential term to start your year on the right foot.
UIA Report on COP17
11 January 2012
Responsible architectural design: a summary of recent conferences and resulting objectives.


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