On World Health Day, the International Union of Architects (UIA), joins the World Health Organization (WHO) and the global community in addressing a critical and urgent issue: the health and well-being of mothers and newborns.
The UIA World Congress of Architects 2026, to be held in Barcelona from 28 June to 2 July 2026, invites professionals in architecture, urban planning, design, and related fields to take part in a global dialogue on the future of our built environment.
“For ALL women and girls: Rights. Equality. Empowerment.” In a world plagued by persistent inequalities, achieving equality for ALL women and girls remains both a fundamental conviction and an enduring challenge.
On the occasion of International Women’s Day 2025, the UIA highlights and recognises the achievements of talented women architects within its community.
The 2025 Pritzker Architecture Prize has been awarded to Liu Jiakun, a Chinese architect recognised for his work in heritage conservation, urban renewal, and community-focused design.
The UIA Heritage and Cultural Identity Work Programme will host a webinar titled “Heritage Management in the Context of Urban Renewal: Issues and Approaches” on 12 March 2025, from 13:00 to 15:00 (Paris time).
The deadline for submissions to the UIA Young Architects’ Competition is approaching, and young architects are encouraged to finalise and submit their projects before the closing date on Friday, 7 March 2025, at 5 p.m. (Paris time).
The UIA Architecture and Children Work Programme announces the 6th edition of the UIA Golden Cubes Awards, recognising initiatives that help children and young people (from kindergarten to 18 years old) understand architecture and the forces shaping the built environment. The official launch webinar will take place on 11 April 2025, from 15:00 to 16:30 (Paris time).
To mark this year’s World Health Day theme — “Healthy beginnings, hopeful futures” — the UIA is highlighting architectural five projects and an article that supports maternal and newborn health. […]
The UIA International Forum 2027 is set to take place in Mumbai, India, from 12 to 16 November 2027, at the Jio World Convention Centre. Chosen as the host city during the 2024 UIA General Assembly in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Mumbai will welcome architects, urban planners, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to explore the theme of “Urban Regeneration.”