Commonwealth Association of Architects

Honoured to have joined the Commonwealth Creative Industries Alliance (CCIA) and @Official_CBWN for an impactful roundtable on “Unlocking the Creative Economy Across the Commonwealth” on 6 May 2026 at Marlborough House.🙏 The discussion explored how creative industries, accredited commonwealth organisations, High Commissions, responsible AI & frontier technologies, digital tech and cross-sector collaboration can drive inclusive growth across the Commonwealth. #Commonwealth #CreativeIndustries #ResponsibleAI #FrontierTech #DigitalTech #CCIA #CBWN @commonwealthsec @CWEICofficial @commonwealthorg @commonwealthfas @Comarchitect @UKHouseofLords

2026 CAA Awards Programme – Deadline Extended The Commonwealth Association of Architects @Comarchitect has extended the submission deadline for selected categories under the 2026 CAA Awards Programme – Professional Practice Awards. Submissions for the following categories have been extended by three weeks, with the new deadline now set for Tuesday, 02 June 2026: • Lifetime Achievement Award • Environmental Impact Award • Social Impact Award This extension offers additional time for practices and professionals to prepare and submit outstanding work that demonstrates excellence, innovation, and impact across the built environment. Submit your entry here: caaa.awardsplatform.com See the 2026 Awards Programme, Award categories, award criteria and submission details here: shorturl.at/q81i6 Please note: • The deadline for Education Awards remains unchanged: 23 June 2026 Winners of the 2026 Awards will be celebrated during the CAA General Assembly in Auckland from 07–10 September 2026, hosted by the New Zealand Institute of Architects. Share this opportunity widely and nominate or apply if your work or that of your peers deserves recognition on a global stage.

Behind every landmark is a dedicated architect. Today, we celebrate the discipline, the detail, and the hard work that builds Uganda. Happy Labour Day to all our members🏗️🇺🇬 #LabourDay #USAat60 #UgArchSoociety #Architecture

We have teamed up with the Construction Law Institute for an insightful conversation about professional consultancy agreements. On the Panel🎙️ Arch Kenneth Amunsimiire Arch Jacqueline Namayanja Adv. Ann Namara Musinguzi Click to watch📺youtu.be/FkT6SimDzhY?si… #UgArchSociety

AAK Raises Alarm Over Exclusion of Local Architects and Engineers in Government Projects via @thekenyatimes thekenyatimes.com/latest-kenya-t…

RT @Arch_KE: The President of the Commonwealth Association of Architects @Comarchitect and Past President of the Architectural Association…

Uganda Society of Architects is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. A professional organization established in 1966 with the goal of bringing the nation's architects together, to organize and advocate for them visit 🌐ugandasocietyofarchitects.org For more #UgArchSociety

Join us on Thursday when we join forces with the University of Lagos and the RIBA to consider the role of AI in responding to global challenges. Join us here: us02web.zoom.us/j/83286531607?… using meeting ID: 832 8653 1607 and passcode: 661716

The Commonwealth Sustainable Cities policy dialogue underway in Madhya Pradesh, India. Excellent inputs across key themes including sustainable development; climate resilient urban development and now in break out sessions on urban finance, housing and integrated planning.

Happy New Year 2026! 🏡 May the year ahead take us one step forward in building a sustainable future through green and affordable housing. #GreenKinyinya

📍 Happening now The Uganda Society of Architects AGM is underway, with annual reports presentations from the Board of Trustees, Fellows, Architects Registration Board, and Treasury Board. Up next is the President’s annual report📚 #UgArchSociety #UgArchSocietyAGM

Uganda Society of Architects mourns the passing of the late Arch. David Mutiso, a pioneering figure in East African #architecture We extend our deepest condolences to his family, colleagues, and the architectural community in Kenya and beyond 🕊️ #UgArchSociety

Pleased to have caught up with former CAA VP, William Harris, from the Guyana Institute of Architects during a visit to London and delighted to welcome the GIA back as a CAA member.

What a difference a tree makes here in Pondicherry where temperatures range from 22 deg in the ‘cool’ season to 40 deg in the ‘hot’ 🥵 Nature based solutions have such an important role to play in climate adaptation.

Many congratulations to @UNEP on the adoption of the Belém Call to Action on Sustainable and Affordable Housing. The CAA looks forward to supporting implementation of this important initiative. unep.org/technical-high…

The Policy, a first for India apparently, lays the foundation for a broad range of practical strategies to help ensure a vibrant, inclusive and resilient society, linking people, planet and prosperity. Many valuable lessons here for us all.

…especially to architect Manoj Kini, Managing Director, Kerala Tourism infrastructure Ltd, department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, for his leadership, (pictured centre below).

Many congratulations to the Ministry of Tourism and Public Works Department on the publication of its Kerala State Design Policy. Chapters 3, 4 and 5 are well worth a read. document.kerala.gov.in/documents/gove…

Fantastic meeting yesterday between AAK and a team from the Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter (TCIS)! We held a productive courtesy call, focusing on crucial discussions around sustainable urbanization, promoting healthy housing, and advancing professional standards and technology adoption in the built environment. In attendance: Jacob Wanyoike Mwangi (CEO, AAK) George Ndege (President, AAK) Wendy Gaitara (Housing Behaviour Change Manager, TCIS) Masua Mutua (Regional Director TCIS , Eastern and Southern Africa) Dancan Aballa, PMP® (Construction Project Manager, TCIS) We're energized for future collaborations!

At the MoU signing between the @UgArchSociety and the Green Building Council Uganda on Friday. @gbcuganda ED Adv. Trudy Muwanga emphasized the importance of professional collaboration towards a low-carbon and sustainable built environment🌿 #UgArchSociety #BeBoldonBuilding