Across Europe, countries are facing a housing crisis characterised by a shortage of affordable homes, declining quality in new construction, and the poor condition of much of the existing housing stock. Between 2015 and 2023, house prices in the EU increased by nearly 50%, placing growing pressure on households and communities.
The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan and the Union of Architects of Azerbaijan have announced the results of the 7th Baku International Architecture Award.
The International Union of Architects (UIA) held its 176th Council Meeting in Seoul, South Korea, on 20 October 2025.
As part of the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 in Barcelona, the UIA International Workshop invites students and young architects to participate in a week-long immersive program led by 12 pioneering emerging practices.
The “Bienal Internacional de Arquitectura 2026”, titled “Arquitectura Esencial” (Essential Architecture), organized by the Colegio de Arquitectos de Costa Rica (CACR), will take place in Costa Rica as a space for reflection and action on architecture that embraces what is fundamental, human, and livable.
On 31 October 2025, the National Council of Architects, Planners, Landscapers and Conservationists of Italy (CNAPPC) will host the Festa dell’Architetto 2025 at Ca’ Giustinian, headquarters of La Biennale di Venezia.
This webinar addressed the importance of indigenous knowledge, vernacular architecture, and cultural identity in the context of contemporary urban challenges. International experts shared perspectives on sustainability, resilience, and the preservation of cultural memory through design.
The UIA and UN-Habitat announce an extension of the submission deadline for the UIA 2030 Award: 3rd Cycle. Participants now have until 7 November 2025 to submit their entries.
This panel explores why architects should engage in Built Environment Education (BEE) through dynamic Pecha Kucha presentations. Speakers from different countries share their experiences working with children and young people, showing how early engagement fosters public understanding of architecture and empowers future citizens.
Organised by the UIA Community Architecture and Human Rights Work Programme “Is My City Inclusive?”, is a global dialogue on how cities can ensure inclusion, equity, and accessibility for all.