News

News, events and resources.

Announcements, practice guidance and events from the Architectural Society of Ghana.

Advocacy

A profession at a crossroads: The Ministry of Works, Housing & Water Resources, the Architects Registration Council (ARC), and the future of the architectural profession

08 October 2026

Is the Architects Registration Council a regulator or a gatekeeper? Patience Ewurama Ocran examines the 1969 Architects Act, the Ministry’s oversight role, and reforms that could shape architecture's future in Ghana.

Advocacy

Women in Architecture programme launched

24 August 2026

A new ASG programme advancing the participation and progression of women in practice.

Events

Architecture & Built Environment Conference 2026

24 August 2026

ASG in collaboration with The Architecture Alliance convenes architectural practitioners, government and industry for the flagship national forum on how Ghana builds.

Practice

New guidance on the National Building Code

24 August 2026

Practice notes to help members apply LI 2460 with confidence on live projects.

Advocacy

Building Ghana Better: Why Architects Must Be at the Heart of National Development

17 August 2026

Architecture is more than designing buildings, it is about shaping the places where a nation lives, works, learns and grows. From homes and schools to hospitals, cities and public infrastructure, architects play a critical role in translating national aspirations into spaces that serve people and communities. As Ghana pursues sustainable and inclusive development, the architect must be more than a designer at the drawing board. The profession must be an active partner in shaping policy, guiding investment and creating a built environment that works for everyone.