Welcome to Archinet

Archinet is a digital commons for South African architects. Bringing together tools, resources, and conversations across every stage of practice. It exists to reduce friction, share knowledge, and support better architecture through a connected professional community.

Community

A shared professional space for architects to stay informed, exchange insight, and engage through industry-relevant news, discussions, articles, and podcasts.

Learning & Tools

Purpose-built tools, practical tutorials, and tailored learning content designed to support architects at every stage of practice.

Resources

A curated library of trusted references, templates, and links organised to save time and simplify everyday architectural work.

All of this is thoughtfully organised within our Architectural Work Stages and Media & Forum pages, with even more resources available through the Archinet Store.

Work Stages

Your architectural toolkit.

Join the Network to connect  with peers, access expert tools,  and unlock new opportunities.  Discover how collaboration fuels  innovation in architecture

Stage 1 – Inception
Fee calculator, appointment templates, client briefs, viability guides.
Stage 2 – Concept & Viability
Coverage/FAR tools, parking calculator, early design resources, case studies.
Stage 3 – Design Development
Revit families, detailing PDFs, material suppliers (later BIM link).
Stage 4 – Documentation & Procurement
Drawing issue registers, site checklists, tender templates.
Stage 5 – Construction
Site minutes, RFIs, timesheet/budget tools, progress checklists.
Stage 6 – Close-Out
Snag templates, O&M handover packs, lessons learned forum threads.

Archi News

Latest Discussions
This Weeks Podcast
New Articles