The International Union of Architects (UIA) is pleased to announce the launch of the 20th edition of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture, under the theme “Architecture Is Equity”, on World Architecture Day, 6 October 2025.
This theme explores the role of architecture as a catalyst for democratic engagement, social cohesion, and equity.
The Award invites architects, designers, urban and landscape professionals worldwide to submit entries for built or studied projects, or for work related to research, writing, and experimentation that demonstrates innovation, design quality, and a significant contribution to achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Created in 2006 by architect and researcher Jana Revedin, the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture has honoured professionals who distinguish themselves through their commitment to sustainability. Since 2024, it has been endorsed by the UIA.
Timeline
Award Launch: 6 October 2025 (World Architecture Day)
Deadline for Questions: 21 November 2025
Deadline for Answers: 28 November 2025
Deadline for Submission: 30 January 2026
Jury Meeting: 14 April 2026
Announcement of Winners: First half of 2027 (date to be announced) at the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture Symposium
Jury Members
- Jana Revedin – architect and Founding President of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture (Venice, Italy), Jury Chair
- Marie-Hélène Contal – architect, Dean of the École Spéciale d’Architecture (Paris, France)
- Jacopo Galli – architect, Università IUAV di Venezia (Venice, Italy)
- Spela Hudnik – architect, Ljubljana University (Slovenia)
- Deniz Incedayi – architect, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University (Istanbul, Turkey)
- Ashraf M. Salama – architect, Co-Director of the UIA Architectural Education Commission (Newcastle, UK), UIA representative
- Nuno Soares – architect, Co-Director of the UNESCO–UIA Validation Board (Macao), UIA representative
Each year, two laureates from previous editions join the jury as experts on the chosen theme. For “Architecture Is Equity”, the Award welcomes:
- Wang Shu – architect, Hangzhou, China
- Dorte Mandrup – architect, Copenhagen, Denmark
Participation
The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture recognises a nominee’s professional, scientific, and socio-political engagement rather than single projects.
Participation is open to all architects, urban and landscape designers worldwide, and submissions must be written in English.
Read the complete procedure and regulations, and apply now on the submission platform.
And visit the Global Award website for more information.