Society of Nepali Architects (SONA) is an independent non-profit association of architects in Nepal. It was established in 1990.[1] It has collaboration with the ARCASIA, SAARCH, and UIA.

Objectives[2]

  • promote the development of architecture and its related art, science and technology throughout Nepal
  • promote the companionship, kindness and support within the architects and to safeguard their professional rights and interests
  • increase the participation of the national architects in the national development
  • enhance the professional ideals among the members
  • develop relations, fellowship and goodwill with international architect's associations and institutions

Activities

  • It organizes an Architecture Festival annually in Nepal
  • It was involved in reconstruction work in association with the American Institute of Architects after the Gorkha earthquake.[3]
  • It hosted the 14th regional assembly of South Asian architects in 2016.[4]

References

  1. ↑ A vision for the Society of Nepali Architects , 2015. . The Himalayan Times. URL https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/a-vision-for-the-society-of-nepali-architects/ (accessed 7.28.20).
  2. ↑ Society of Nepalese Architect, n.d. URL https://sona.kshitizstha.com.np (accessed 7.28.20).
  3. ↑ The Architects Foundation Launches Reconstruction Program for Nepal | ArchDaily, n.d. URL https://www.archdaily.com/770390/the-architects-foundation-launches-reconstruction-program-for-nepal (accessed 7.28.20).
  4. ↑ Nepal to chair South Asian Association of Architects, n.d. URL https://kathmandupost.com/national/2016/01/29/nepal-to-chair-south-asian-association-of-architects (accessed 7.28.20).


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