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Architecture…housing for all
Affordable housing is part of the New Urban Agenda, constituting one of the main axes of UN Sustainable Development Goal number 11: “to make cities and human settlements safe, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable”.
Affordable housing is part of the New Urban Agenda, constituting one of the main axes of UN Sustainable Development Goal number 11: “to make cities and human settlements safe, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable”.
INTERNATIONAL INNOVATIVE HEALTH DESIGN AWARDS
The UIA has launched the first International Innovative Health Design Awards, organised by the UIA Public Health Group and open to all architects around the world.
The UIA has launched the first International Innovative Health Design Awards, organised by the UIA Public Health Group and open to all architects around the world.
YI SA-BU DOKDO MEMORIAL PARK
This open project competition was organised by the DAEGU Architectural Culture Confederation (DACC) and hosted by the city of Samcheok in Gangwon-do.
View the website of the city of Samcheok : https://www.samcheok.go.kr/portal/intro/intro.jsp
The competition aimed to promote and celebrate the history and culture of Dodo Island and General Yi Sa-bu, and thus sought a creative and specialised space through a modern display of historical facts.
This competition was approved by the International Union of Architects (UIA) and followed the UIA-UNESCO regulations and the UIA guide.
This open project competition was organised by the DAEGU Architectural Culture Confederation (DACC) and hosted by the city of Samcheok in Gangwon-do.
View the website of the city of Samcheok : https://www.samcheok.go.kr/portal/intro/intro.jsp
The competition aimed to promote and celebrate the history and culture of Dodo Island and General Yi Sa-bu, and thus sought a creative and specialised space through a modern display of historical facts.
This competition was approved by the International Union of Architects (UIA) and followed the UIA-UNESCO regulations and the UIA guide.
The Daylight Award 2022 : Winners
The Daylight Award, established by the philanthropic foundations VILLUM FONDEN, VELUX FONDEN and VELUX STIFTUNG, honours daylight research and daylight in architecture, for the benefit of human health, well-being and the environment. The award places specific emphasis on the interrelation between theory and practice.
The Daylight Award, established by the philanthropic foundations VILLUM FONDEN, VELUX FONDEN and VELUX STIFTUNG, honours daylight research and daylight in architecture, for the benefit of human health, well-being and the environment. The award places specific emphasis on the interrelation between theory and practice.
Architecture… for a Better World
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 Nations World Habitat Day, under the theme “Architecture… for a Better World”.
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 Nations World Habitat Day, under the theme “Architecture… for a Better World”.
Climate Change Action!
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 the chosen theme, “Climate Change Action!”, an issue around which all architects should rally without hesitation, since they have a fundamental role to play. With this declaration, Thomas Vonier launches a call to action, for the planet and for humanity.
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 the chosen theme, “Climate Change Action!”, an issue around which all architects should rally without hesitation, since they have a fundamental role to play. With this declaration, Thomas Vonier launches a call to action, for the planet and for humanity.
2023 Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards
The Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards were established to promote inspiring buildings and sites that have created socially sustainable environments through high quality architectural design.