The International Union of Architects (UIA) is pleased to announce the successful conclusion of the UIA International Forum 2024, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 15 to 17 November under […]

Live Webinar: Earthquakes and Cultural Heritage

28/11/2024

The International Union of Architects (UIA) Heritage and Cultural Identity Work Programme announces an upcoming webinar focusing on the intersection of earthquakes and cultural heritage.

The International Union of Architects (UIA) Heritage and Cultural Identity Work Programme announces an upcoming webinar focusing on the intersection of earthquakes and cultural heritage.

Results of UIA 2030 Prize

26/11/2024

The International Union of Architects (UIA), in collaboration with UN-Habitat, is proud to announce the winners of the second cycle of the UIA 2030 Awards. 

The International Union of Architects (UIA), in collaboration with UN-Habitat, is proud to announce the winners of the second cycle of the UIA 2030 Awards. 

Architecture in Solidarity for a Green World and Built Environment

19/11/2024

The challenges humanity faces today are numerous and complex. The climate crisis, frequent natural disasters, political upheavals, and wars constantly threaten our globalised, digital, and increasingly urbanised world. In many parts of the globe, we are confronted with architecturally uncontrolled urbanisation, informal settlements but also with newly built cities that lack a true sense of heart.

The challenges humanity faces today are numerous and complex. The climate crisis, frequent natural disasters, political upheavals, and wars constantly threaten our globalised, digital, and increasingly urbanised world. In many parts of the globe, we are confronted with architecturally uncontrolled urbanisation, informal settlements but also with newly built cities that lack a true sense of heart.

Today, UIA President Regina Gonthier delivered an inspiring speech at the opening ceremony of the UIA Forum and Assembly 2024, held in the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur. Her address […]

The UIA is dedicated to advancing the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting architectural contributions that foster inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities. In partnership with UN-Habitat, […]

The UIA at WUF 12

05/11/2024

The Twelfth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12), convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), is taking place in Cairo, Egypt, from 4 to 8 November 2024. The UIA is present at WUF with a delegation led by Secretary General Rui Leao and is participating in several events to showcase the role of architecture in shaping sustainable urban futures.

The Twelfth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12), convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), is taking place in Cairo, Egypt, from 4 to 8 November 2024. The UIA is present at WUF with a delegation led by Secretary General Rui Leao and is participating in several events to showcase the role of architecture in shaping sustainable urban futures.

UIA Past President receives prestigious honour

23/10/2024

The Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México and the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) awarded the prestigious Medalla Bellas Artes to the architect and UIA Past President Sara Topelson on 25 September in the Sala Manuel M. Ponce.

The Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México and the Instituto Nacional de Bellas Artes y Literatura (INBAL) awarded the prestigious Medalla Bellas Artes to the architect and UIA Past President Sara Topelson on 25 September in the Sala Manuel M. Ponce.

Webinar: UIA UN SDGs Commission

23/10/2024

Join the UIA UN SDGs Commission for a webinar on Friday 25 October at 12pm Paris time.

Join the UIA UN SDGs Commission for a webinar on Friday 25 October at 12pm Paris time.

Webinar: Architecture, Cities, Territories

21/10/2024

The UIA Architecture, Cities and Territories Work Programme will organise a webinar on Monday 21 October at 13:30 Paris time.

The UIA Architecture, Cities and Territories Work Programme will organise a webinar on Monday 21 October at 13:30 Paris time.