Nepal: Society of Nepalese Architects (SONA)

Society of Nepalese Architects (SONA) is the professional organization of Nepalese Architects, established in 1990 by a group of enthusiastic architects who represented government, private sector and academia. The main objective of SONA is to protect the rights and responsibilities of Nepalese architects and promote architectural profession in Nepal. SONA also advocates towards promoting contextual architecture that suits our geography, climate, culture, traditions, and demands of modern society. SONA is continuously working towards the establishment of the Architect’s Council in Nepal and will actively engage in strengthening the network with regional and international associations of architects with the objective of maximum participation of its members in international conferences and seminars.