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Founded in 1948, the International Union of Architects / Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA) is a federation of national professional organisations working to unify architects, influence public policies and advance architecture in service to the needs of society.

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To celebrate World Book Day 2025, the International Union of Architects (UIA) presents a list of architecture books published between 2024 and 2025. This global list features publications from all […]

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On the occasion of the International Day for Monuments and Sites 2025, the International Union of Architects (UIA) joins its partner ICOMOS and the global community in highlighting the need to protect cultural heritage in the face of disasters and armed conflict.

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The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan (UAA) have launched the Seventh Edition of the Baku International Architecture Award.

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The 14th São Paulo International Architecture Biennale (BIAsp), themed “Extremes: Architectures for an Overheated Planet,” is scheduled to take place from September 18 to October 19, 2025, at Ibirapuera Park […]

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With the growing recognition of human rights in urban development, architects and urban planners are increasingly tasked with designing spaces that prioritise inclusivity, accessibility, and cultural sensitivity.

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In the last 80 years of urban and territorial development, humanity has prioritised personal egos and car-centric models, often driven by the desire to satisfy wants that surpass genuine needs. This self-serving focus has led to a disregard for the evaluation of actions and their impact on the environment, energy, and planetary resources

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Built Environment Education (BEE) is a moral mission; knowledge gained through BEE has consistently proven to help children and young people become better individuals. Regardless of location, climate, building materials, design culture, or other architectural factors, BEE is an ethical pathway to fostering sustainable thinking worldwide.

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Emna Bchir and Carlos Zeballos Co-Directors, UIA Sustainability Commission The multiple crisis of water scarcity, energy prices, pollution, biodiversity loss looming strong, climate change represents the most crucial challenge of […]

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Diébédo Francis Kéré is an award-winning architect from Burkina Faso and will be a keynote speaker at next year’s UIA World Congress of Architects (18-22 July 2021, Rio de Janeiro, […]

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Wu Liangyong is a Chinese architect and urban planner and past Vice-President of the International Union of Architects (UIA) and of the Architectural Society of China. Among many other achievements, […]

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Views and experiences of Louise Cox, UIA Past President 2008 – 2011 Understanding your culture is most important. I was exposed to artworks and culture from the age of about […]

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Sara Topelson is a Mexican architect and urban planner. She served as UIA Council Member for Region III between 1990 and 1993 and presided as President of the International Union […]

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Members section

The professional structure protecting the interests of the majority of architects in a country or territory can become a Member Section of the UIA. Through these Member Sections, the UIA is represented in the following countries and territories, geographically grouped into 5 regions: