Promoting excellence in the built environment.
Established in 1967, the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) is Kenya’s leading association for professionals in the built and natural environment, incorporating Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Town Planners, Engineers, Landscape Architects, Environmental Design Consultants, Construction Project Managers and Interior Designers.
The Association is registered under the Societies Act and brings together professionals from the private sector, public sector and academia, acting as a link between professionals and stakeholders including policymakers, manufacturers, real estate developers and financial institutions.
Mission, vision and core values
To promote professionalism and integrity in the built and natural environment, ensuring that every member adheres to the highest global standards of practice and ethics.
To be the leading professional organization in the built and natural environment in the region, driving innovation and sustainable development for future generations.
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Innovation
Defining our commitment to professional excellence
Policy & Standards
Co-ordinate the activities of professionals concerned with the built and natural environment in Kenya, promoting integrity and directing members in all matters of professional practice.
Education
Advance the science and art of planning and building by developing standards of professional education, training and practice, and facilitate matters of mutual interest.
Public Interest
Create public awareness by marketing the services of member professions and providing professional opinions on matters pertaining to violation of statutes.
Development
Establish and accredit Continuing Professional Development programmes and encourage collaboration of professionals and societies in the built and natural environment.
Advocacy
Liaise with Government and regulatory agencies on matters affecting registration and licensing of professionals in the built and natural environment.
Conservation
Maintain and protect the heritage of the built and natural environment through research and dissemination of information.
Community
Offer community services by participating in the enhancement of the built and natural environment, maintaining building information services, and monitoring quality assurance on materials.
Cooperation
Foster national, regional and international co-operation in matters dealing with the professions related to the built and natural environment.
Publications
Publish documents and publications for the benefit of members and the general public in matters of the built and natural environment, and create revenue-generating activities.
Eight chapters, three regional branches
Every practising discipline in the built and natural environment has a home chapter; three branches extend that structure along the coast, the west and the south rift.
Secretariat. The AAK Secretariat manages the day-to-day operations of the Association and serves as the primary point of contact for members and stakeholders.
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Membership gives you standing, CPD access and a voice across all eight chapters.
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