Designing with Heritage in mind- for all Built environment professionals

Accredited for 1 CPD (Category 1) credit with SACAP

Unlock the power of heritage preservation for architects and professionals: Navigate regulatory frameworks, gain legal insights, and make an impact on the built environment with confidence.

Do you aim to foster a comprehensive understanding of heritage and its significance within the built environment ?

Do you have a need to understand the National Heritage Resources Authority (NHRA), and how it intends to empower architects and built environment professionals in navigating South Africa's regulatory framework regarding cultural heritage?

Do you require insights and skills with regards to the legal and procedural aspects of heritage resource management, including the process of obtaining permits for alterations or demolitions?

Then this course is for you.

In this one day course, direct your attention towards the role of Architectural professionals in preserving and impacting heritage, and learn how to do the same in your professional practice. 

COURSE CONTENT

1. Introduction to Heritage 

  • Engage with and develop an understanding of heritage generally, and its relation to the built environment specifically.


2. The Heritage Framework

  • We look at the National Heritage Resources Authority (NHRA) in order to get equipper with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the regulatory framework governing cultural heritage in South Africa.


3. Processes and Permits

  • Gain insights into the legal and procedural aspects of heritage resource management as well the process of obtaining permits for alterations and demolitions


4. Heritage and the Architect

  • Take a look at Architectural work which responds to heritage and the impacts it has on heritage


5. Working with heritage

  • Case Studies on practical tips and tricks on working with heritage projects and proposals


This workshop is engaging and will involve a Q&A component. A CPD certificate of completion will be awarded to each attendee. 


COURSE INFO


CPD CREDITS AND CATEGORY

1 X Category 1 CPD Credit

DATE:
26th August 2025
TIME AND VENUE:
Online attendance: 8am-2pm (6hrs)
Lunch break: 1hr
Self-Study: 2hrs
Q&A and Assessment: 1hr
(Full Day Workshop)
PRICING:
R1165 (Early Bird - ends 25th August at 12pm)
R1465 (Full Price)

SAIA EC member's discount

10% email [email protected]
for your coupon




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5 star rating

Designing with Heritage in Mind Workshop

Bridget Horner

Really enjoyable - easy to follow

Really enjoyable - easy to follow

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5 star rating

Great Workshop!

Lize Fick

I really enjoyed this workshop, it was interactive and well presented! Thanks so much to all responsible - looking forward to the next one ;)

I really enjoyed this workshop, it was interactive and well presented! Thanks so much to all responsible - looking forward to the next one ;)

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5 star rating

Heritage

Simon Mtshweni

Informative and empowering course presented greatly.

Informative and empowering course presented greatly.

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5 star rating

It works fine. Somehow it conveys more of "design" than i...

Bruno de Robillard

All was clear and easily comprehensible.

All was clear and easily comprehensible.

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5 star rating

Heritage

Simon Mtshweni

Informative and empowering course presented greatly.

Informative and empowering course presented greatly.

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5 star rating

Very knowledgeable presenter!

Kim Harmse

Great presentation.

Great presentation.

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5 star rating

great

Elizabeth Alcock

very useful

very useful

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2 star rating

Too long, too little information

Martius Wilhelm van der Merwe

The heritage process is an arduous one in our professional world and consumes a great deal of unnecessary time due to unrefined systems. The course felt the...

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The heritage process is an arduous one in our professional world and consumes a great deal of unnecessary time due to unrefined systems. The course felt the same. There were some great take outs, but too few for the time spent. Simple clarification on the steps required for heritage section 34 submissions referencing the heritage act will be useful for minor heritage submissions.

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Meet your instructor

Professional Architect and Heritage specialist Bryan Wintermeyer

Bryan Wintermeyer, a seasoned heritage and architectural professional, boasts 20 years of diverse experience in the field, spanning local and international projects. Bryan's academic journey includes studying Architecture at the University of Port Elizabeth and later pursuing Conservation of the Built Environment at the University of Cape Town. He actively engages with heritage, history, and culture-related organizations, contributing to local advocacy groups and governmental bodies. Currently with The Workplace Agency, he focuses on heritage-sensitive projects, playing a pivotal role in significant endeavors such as the Donkin Reserve Environmental Upgrade and the restoration of historical railway sheds in Kariega.

Heritage: Where Architects learn to preserve history

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