2022
Architecture for well-being
The theme is in line with the designation of 2022 as the UIA Year of Design for Health and the Union’s commitment to use evidence-based design to promote health in buildings and cities.
2021
Clean Environment for a Healthy World
WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY
The theme for the 2021 World Architecture Day was, “Clean environment for a healthy world”. The UIA hosted a webinar addressing housing, public spaces and global environmental issues in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
2020
President’s Declaration
WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY
UIA President Thomas Vonier has made a declaration for World Architecture Day 2020, taking place on Monday, 5 October 2020. This year’s theme is “Toward a better urban future.” To […]
2019
Architecture – Housing for all
WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY
“Architecture—housing for all” is not just a tagline; it is a duty, a demand, and a commitment.” Thomas Vonier, UIA President. The UIA marks World Architecture Day on the first […]
2018
Architecture… for a Better World
WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY
The International Union of Architects (UIA) established the World Architecture Day in 1986. It is traditionally celebrated every year on the first Monday in October to coincide with the United […]
2017
Climate Change Action!
WORLD ARCHITECTURE DAY
The President of the International Union of Architects (UIA), Thomas Vonier, has issued a statement on the occasion of World Architecture Day (WAD) 2017. There he confirms and explains the meaning behind […]