Overview

The Namibia Institute of Architects, N.I.A., is a non-profit, statutory institution established in 1952, under the previous title of The Institute of South West Africa Architects. The N.I.A’s purpose is to promote Architecture and sound Architectural Practice among the Namibian Architectural Profession and the general public of Namibia, Southern Africa. Currently, the NIA has a membership of 111 Registered Professional Architects, and is a member of the African Union of Architects, The Commonwealth Association of Architects, and the Union of Architects, ensuring an international representation. The NIA is also in close affiliation with the Namibian Council for Architects and Quantity Surveyors.