International Women’s Day 2026 

08/03/2026

On 8 March 2026, the International Union of Architects (UIA) joins the international community in marking International Women’s Day under the United Nations theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”.

On 8 March 2026, the International Union of Architects (UIA) joins the international community in marking International Women’s Day under the United Nations theme, “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls”.

Results of the International Student Ideas Competition “Catalysts of Resilience”

06/03/2026

The organisers of the UIA 2026 Barcelona World Congress of Architects — the Consejo Superior de los Colegios de Arquitectos de España (CSCAE) and the Col·legi d’Arquitectes de Catalunya (COAC) — announce the results of the international single-stage student ideas competition Catalysts of Resilience.

The organisers of the UIA 2026 Barcelona World Congress of Architects — the Consejo Superior de los Colegios de Arquitectos de España (CSCAE) and the Col·legi d’Arquitectes de Catalunya (COAC) — announce the results of the international single-stage student ideas competition Catalysts of Resilience.

International Survey on Accessible and Inclusive Built Environments

13/03/2026

The UIA Architecture for All Work Programme is pleased to launch, as part of its ongoing activities, an international survey addressed to architects, academics, policy makers, public authorities, NGOs, civil society actors, and professionals involved in architecture.

The UIA Architecture for All Work Programme is pleased to launch, as part of its ongoing activities, an international survey addressed to architects, academics, policy makers, public authorities, NGOs, civil society actors, and professionals involved in architecture.

Live Webinar: UIA Community Architecture & Human Rights WP

19/02/2026

The UIA Community Architecture & Human Rights Work Programme invites you to join an international webinar exploring one of today’s most urgent urban questions: Is my city safe?

The UIA Community Architecture & Human Rights Work Programme invites you to join an international webinar exploring one of today’s most urgent urban questions: Is my city safe?

UIA EDUCOM Webinar: Socially Engaged Pedagogies

17/02/2026

Architectural education is increasingly called to respond to complex social realities, widening inequities, and contested spatial futures.

Architectural education is increasingly called to respond to complex social realities, widening inequities, and contested spatial futures.

International Survey on Informal Settlements

19/02/2026

The International Union of Architects (UIA), through its Informal Settlements Work Programme, is launching an international survey addressed to architects, academics, policy makers, public authorities, NGOs, civil society actors, and all professionals engaged in the upgrading of informal settlements.

The International Union of Architects (UIA), through its Informal Settlements Work Programme, is launching an international survey addressed to architects, academics, policy makers, public authorities, NGOs, civil society actors, and all professionals engaged in the upgrading of informal settlements.

Crémaillère

16/02/2026

Last Thursday 5 February, the International Union of Architects (UIA) hosted a cocktail (Crèmaillère) at its new headquarters, located at 20 Avenue de l’Opéra in Paris.

Last Thursday 5 February, the International Union of Architects (UIA) hosted a cocktail (Crèmaillère) at its new headquarters, located at 20 Avenue de l’Opéra in Paris.

International Call for Projects

18/02/2026

This global call invites architects, built environment practitioners, and practice-based researchers from around the world to submit educational projects and research that demonstrate architectural excellence and meaningful impact.

This global call invites architects, built environment practitioners, and practice-based researchers from around the world to submit educational projects and research that demonstrate architectural excellence and meaningful impact.

Tribute to Vassilis Sgoutas, UIA Honorary President

15/01/2026

The International Union of Architects honours the memory of Vassilis Sgoutas, who passed away on 27 December 2025, and pays tribute to a life of sustained dedication to architecture, to the profession, and to the Union he served for more than four decades.

The International Union of Architects honours the memory of Vassilis Sgoutas, who passed away on 27 December 2025, and pays tribute to a life of sustained dedication to architecture, to the profession, and to the Union he served for more than four decades.

Reminder: Upcoming Deadline for the UIA-Endorsed 2027 Global Award for Sustainable Architecture

19/01/2026

The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture, endorsed by the International Union of Architects (UIA) and under the patronage of UNESCO, returns for its 20th edition, inviting architects, urban planners, and landscape designers from around the world to apply before the upcoming deadline.

The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture, endorsed by the International Union of Architects (UIA) and under the patronage of UNESCO, returns for its 20th edition, inviting architects, urban planners, and landscape designers from around the world to apply before the upcoming deadline.