27/04/2026
UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona Unveils Full Programme
A programme for a more collaborative, diverse and committed architecture “Becoming. Architectures for a Planet in Transition”
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24/04/2026
Considering the Needs of Persons with Disabilities as They Relate to Natural and Human Disaster Initiatives
The needs of persons with disabilities are too often forgotten in our quest to counter the negative effects of climate change.
23/04/2026
ACE–UIA Joint Statement on Architectural Design Competitions : A Key Policy Tool Combining Qualitative and Economic Advantages
On the occasion of the ACE x ARCH-E Conference on Architectural Design Competitions held in Brussels, the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) and the International Union of Architects (UIA) issued a joint statement reaffirming the critical role of architectural design competitions (ADCs) in shaping a high-quality built environment.
22/04/2026
World Book Day 2026
To mark World Book Day 2026, the UIA presents a selection of recently published books from across its regions.
18/04/2026
International Day for Monuments and Sites 2026
Each year on 18 April, the global heritage community marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS), an initiative of ICOMOS that invites professionals, institutions, and communities to reflect on our shared responsibility to protect and preserve cultural heritage.
17/04/2026
2026 UIA Award for Innovation in Architectural Education – Laureates Announced
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.
16/04/2026
Global Award for Sustainable Architecture™ Announces the 2026 Laureates in Istanbul
The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture™ has announced the laureates of its 19th edition, held under the theme “Architecture Is Transformation.”
09/04/2026
International Conference on Natural & Human Disasters 2026 (DR3 Aceh 2026), Banda Aceh, Indonesia from 17–19 April 2026
DR3 Aceh 2026 is organised by the International Union of Architects (UIA) Natural and Human Disasters Work Programme, in collaboration with the Indonesian Institute of Architects (IAI) and Arcasia Emergency Architects (AEA), supported by the Ministry of Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia (EKRAF).
08/04/2026
UIA Live Webinar: Is My City Resilient?
Cities today face unprecedented challenges—from climate change and rapid urbanisation to growing social inequalities.
07/04/2026
World Health Day 2026: Together for Health – Standing with Science
Each year on 7 April, World Health Day brings global attention to the importance of health and wellbeing for people everywhere. The 2026 theme, “Together for health. Stand with science,” established by the World Health Organization (WHO), calls on governments, institutions, professionals and communities to reaffirm the vital role of scientific evidence, collaboration, and trust in science in advancing global health.