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International Day for Monuments and Sites 2026

Each year on 18 April, the global heritage community marks the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS), an initiative of ICOMOS that invites professionals, institutions, and communities to reflect on our shared responsibility to protect and preserve cultural heritage.

2026 UIA Award for Innovation in Architectural Education – Laureates Announced

The International Union of Architects (UIA) announces the results of the third edition of the UIA Award for Innovation in Architectural Education, organised by the UIA Architectural Education Commission.

Global Award for Sustainable Architecture™ Announces the 2026 Laureates in Istanbul

The Global Award for Sustainable Architecture™ has announced the laureates of its 19th edition, held under the theme “Architecture Is Transformation.”

International Conference on Natural & Human Disasters 2026 (DR3 Aceh 2026), Banda Aceh, Indonesia from 17–19 April 2026

DR3 Aceh 2026 is organised by the International Union of Architects (UIA) Natural and Human Disasters Work Programme, in collaboration with the Indonesian Institute of Architects (IAI) and Arcasia Emergency Architects (AEA), supported by the Ministry of Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia (EKRAF).

UIA Live Webinar: Is My City Resilient?

Cities today face unprecedented challenges—from climate change and rapid urbanisation to growing social inequalities. 

World Health Day 2026: Together for Health – Standing with Science

Each year on 7 April, World Health Day brings global attention to the importance of health and wellbeing for people everywhere. The 2026 theme, “Together for health. Stand with science,” established by the World Health Organization (WHO), calls on governments, institutions, professionals and communities to reaffirm the vital role of scientific evidence, collaboration, and trust in science in advancing global health.

Design for Health in Africa

The International Union of Architects (UIA), through its Public Health Group (PHG) – Region V, invites you to the webinar “Design for Health in Africa,” an online event exploring the role of architecture in improving healthcare environments across the continent.

UIA 179th Council Meeting Held in Mérida, Mexico (UIA Region III)

The International Union of Architects (UIA) convened its 179th Council Meeting in Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico, bringing together council members and representatives from across Region III and beyond. The meeting served as a key platform for strategic dialogue, decision-making, and the advancement of the Union’s global agenda.

Deadline Extended: UIA Atlas of Learning Environments – International Call for Projects

The International Union of Architects (UIA) has extended the submission deadline for the UIA Atlas of Learning Environments – International Call for Projects, an initiative led by the UIA Educational and Cultural Spaces Work Programme.