Unique Building Design

04/02/2026

Your Septic Tank needs your attention every once in a while and what you flush down your toilet matters because the health of your family matters.

27/01/2026

Finally Some Great News!!! is Pleased to Announce the Re-opening of L*D!!!
In 2021 , South African Council for the Architectural Profession ( ) introduced the Limited Special Dispensation (L*D) as a transitional mechanism to recognise experienced architectural and building design professionals who, due to historical qualification pathways and regulatory changes, did not easily fit into the formal registration categories.

When the L*D was closed, many competent and practicing professionals were left without a viable pathway to appropriate recognition. This negatively affected careers, limited scope of work, reduced competitiveness, and created uncertainty for individuals who had already been contributing meaningfully to the built environment.

has officially approved the reconsideration and reopening of the Limited Special Dispensation (L*D)process. This is a major win for professionals who missed out previously or need to reapply. A clear methodology and application requirements are now being developed, after which will invite new applications. This restores access, dignity, and progression within the profession.
Why this matters:
• Fair recognition of experience and competence
• Improved professional mobility and compliance
• Stronger, more inclusive built environment sector

After numerous engagements with on behalf of our members, this positive outcome highlights the real value of as a preferred Architectural Voluntary Association — actively engaging regulators, championing professionals, and delivering tangible results for the industry.
“Progress. Recognition. Opportunity."
Great news for Professionals!
Great work – Your of the !
This is the power of advocacy in action.

06/01/2026

16/01/2025

We would like to hear from you what CPD topics you would like to learn about this year in 2025

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16/01/2025

Happy New Year to all our

May 2025 promise to bring so much more joy, love, happiness, success and fulfillment to you and your families and businesses.

This year promises new direction and opportunities for us at UBD (Unique Building Design)

19/01/2023

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

We would like to wish everyone a beautiful and successful 2023!
May this year bring you and your family the opportunities and adventures of a life-time.

Thank you to all our clients and supporters for making all that we do possible.
We look forward to a new year with you!