Board of Architectural Education (BAE-IAP)
The Board of Architectural Education (BAE-IAP) is the standing body of the Institute of Architects, Pakistan responsible for academic standards, accreditation liaison and student development across the country's schools of architecture. It coordinates national design competitions, academic awards and faculty development programs, and represents Pakistan in ARCASIA's regional education initiatives.
Aims and Objectives
To monitor and uphold academic standards across recognized schools of architecture in Pakistan.To organize national academic awards recognizing outstanding graduating students.To coordinate Pakistan's participation in ARCASIA student design and thesis competitions.To support faculty development through workshops, seminars and training programs.To maintain an archive of meeting minutes, policy papers and competition records for the profession.
Explore BAE-IAP
Brief Introduction & HistoryThe establishment, aims and constitution of the Board of Architectural Education since its first meeting in 2010.ViewPast ChairsHonoring the academics who have chaired the Board since its founding.ViewBAE-IAP StructureThe governance model, wings, and membership of the Board of Architectural Education.ViewAcademic Awards 2024Recognizing outstanding graduating students from recognized schools of architecture across Pakistan.ViewAcademic Awards 2023The 2023 cycle of the BAE-IAP Academic Awards celebrating design thesis and academic excellence.ViewStudent Design Competition 2025Pakistan's national round of the ARCASIA Student Design Competition.ViewThesis of the Year 2025The national selection process for the ARCASIA Thesis of the Year Award.ViewBAE-IAP RepositoryMeeting minutes, policy papers, award records and competition archives.ViewActivities & EventsWorkshops, faculty development, and coordination of national competitions.View