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Founded in 1948, the International Union of Architects / Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA) is a federation of national professional organisations working to unify architects, influence public policies and advance architecture in service to the needs of society.

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A Global effort for excellence in architectural education. The UIA Architectural Education Commission acts as a think-tank for architectural education policy, proposing guidelines, documents, proposals, and views related to education, teaching and learning practices and outcomes.

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ANVESHAN, the International Research Conference organised by the Indian Institute of Architects (IIA) will take place on 29 - 31 August 2024 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

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The 2024 Daylight Talk series continues with Francesco Veenstra, chief architect to the Dutch government since 2021 and partner at Vakwerk architecten in Delft since 2017. He will present the lecture "Transitional Society: a delicate balancing act" on daylight in collaboration with Eindhoven University of Technology.

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On World Book Day, the UIA is excited to present 17 books about architecture, many of which are slated for release in 2024. From groundbreaking designs to insightful critiques, these […]

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Diébédo Francis Kéré is an award-winning architect from Burkina Faso and will be a keynote speaker at next year’s UIA World Congress of Architects (18-22 July 2021, Rio de Janeiro, […]

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On Earth Day 2024, the UIA reflects on the theme “Planet vs Plastics” and how it relates to architecture. Plastics have radically changed the human lifestyle and the design along […]

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Wu Liangyong is a Chinese architect and urban planner and past Vice-President of the International Union of Architects (UIA) and of the Architectural Society of China. Among many other achievements, […]

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Views and experiences of Louise Cox, UIA Past President 2008 – 2011 Understanding your culture is most important. I was exposed to artworks and culture from the age of about […]

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Sara Topelson is a Mexican architect and urban planner. She served as UIA Council Member for Region III between 1990 and 1993 and presided as President of the International Union […]