The International Union of Architects (UIA) announces the results of the third edition of the UIA Award for Innovation in Architectural Education, organised by the UIA Architectural Education Commission.
Established in 2019 and organised on a triennial basis, the Award honours outstanding approaches to architectural and urban design education that demonstrate excellence in pedagogy while responding to pressing societal and environmental challenges. Guided by the principles of the UNESCO–UIA Charter for Architectural Education (updated July 2023), the Award highlights the critical role of architectural education in shaping future professionals capable of contributing to sustainable and inclusive built environments.
Twenty-two countries across the five UIA Regions were shortlisted for evaluation. The submissions reflected a wide range of educational approaches and thematic focuses, addressing issues such as climate action, inclusivity, migration, health, community development, heritage conservation, resource efficiency, and post-industrial regeneration.
Awarded Entries
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin), Ireland
Building Change — Bachelor of Architecture (Hons) Curriculum Reform
University of Lima, Peru
Inclusive by Design: International Online Workshop on Universal Design and Inclusive Architectural Education
University of Buenos Aires (UBA), Argentina
(Inter)Urban Actions — Introduction to Design Knowledge II
South China University of Technology (SCUT), China
Proof of Design-Led Subtropical Sustainability: Dialogue, Build, Innovate
University of Pretoria, South Africa
From Awareness to Co-Implementation: A Staged Pedagogy for Climate Justice, Spatial Justice, and Circular Material Practice
Commended Entries
Polytechnic University of Catalonia (UPC), Spain
Arquitectes de Capçalera: City and Childhood International Workshops
Silesian University of Technology, Poland
Project Laboratory: An Interdisciplinary and Circular Approach to Post-Mining Site Regeneration
Virginia Tech, United States of America
Blind Design Workshop: Advancing Curricular Transformation with Collaborative and Inclusive Pedagogy
Arizona State University, United States of America; and An-Najah National University, Palestinian Territories
Building Futures Exchange
The UIA Award for Innovation in Architectural Education continues to serve as an international platform for sharing pedagogical practices responding to the evolving demands placed on the architecture profession. By highlighting exemplary initiatives around the world, the Award contributes to strengthening global dialogue on the future of architectural education.
More information about the awarded and commended entries is available on the Award page.