Society of Nepali Architects

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]

External links

• official website

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).