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18/12/2024

The UIA Delegation at COP29

The International Union of Architects (UIA) delegation’s participation at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, marked a crucial step in aligning the architectural profession with the global climate agenda. The event underscored both the opportunities and challenges architects face in driving transformative climate action, particularly in vulnerable economies.

05/12/2024

The UIA adopts motion on conflict in the Middle East

In a remarkable show of solidarity, the Extraordinary General Assembly of the International Union of Architects (UIA) has unanimously adopted a motion proposed by Arab Member Sections, Tunisia, Algeria, Egypt, Mauritania, and Palestine. This resolution is a response to the ongoing conflicts and humanitarian crises in the Middle East,

03/12/2024

Daylight Talk by Department of ARCHITECTURE Co

The final lecture in the 2024 Daylight Talk series is entitled ‘Crafting the Intangible’ by Department of ARCHITECTURE Co, in collaboration with the National University of Singapore (NUS).

02/12/2024

ACT Talk – Architecture, Cities, Territories Work Program

The UIA Architecture, Cities, Territories Work Program will hold a webinar on 12 December at 13:30 Paris time. The  ACT Talk (Architecture, Cities, Territories) will highlight innovative perspectives on contemporary urban realities, territorial resilience, and innovative planning strategies.

28/11/2024

Live Webinar: Earthquakes and Cultural Heritage

The International Union of Architects (UIA) work programme on heritage and cultural identity has organised a webinar on the interaction between earthquakes and cultural heritage.

26/11/2024

Results of UIA 2030 Prize

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. 

19/11/2024

Architecture in Solidarity for a Green World and Built Environment

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.