The International Union of Architects strongly condemns the invasion of a sovereign nation, Ukraine by Russia. Standing with 3.5 million architects from 115 countries, the UIA expresses solidarity with all those suffering from the conflict. We join our partners and members around the world in support of Ukraine.
The International Union of Architects strongly condemns the invasion of a sovereign nation, Ukraine by Russia. We further condemn the inequities that emerge from war including racial prejudices at border crossings, loss of homes of many innocent people and most importantly, the loss of life. We implore the Government of Russia to bring an immediate cessation of this war.
Standing with 3.5 million architects from 115 countries, the UIA expresses solidarity with all those suffering from the conflict. The continuing loss of life in Ukraine must stop.
The architectural community is fighting for a cleaner and better planet. We are distressed that the war is doing the opposite. We must stay focused on endowing a better world to future generations.
We stand firm in supporting Ukrainians and their country. War is not the way to solve problems. The International Union of Architects is for peace, collaboration and unity in the world .
José Luis Cortés
UIA President
Architects’ Council of Europe: Support of the National Union of Architects of Ukraine
Canada: Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC).
RAIC has issued a statement of support to the Ukraine.
Estonia: Eesti Arhitektide Liit (EAI)
EAI asks its members to make donations to the Ukrainian Cultural Centre in Estonia or to the Estonian Red Cross on behalf of the Ukrainians in need, to email if they have the possibility of employing a Ukrainian citizen part time or full time in their architecture firm.
Germany: Federal Chamber of German Architects (BAK)
BAK has issued a letter to Ukrainian architects promising to arrange housing for Ukrainian colleagues upon arrival in Germany as well as online academic courses for Ukrainian students.
Hungary: Magyar Építőművészek Szövetsége (MÉSZ)
MÉSZ has condemned the Russian invasion, and offered support to housing and employment aid in Hungary to refugees from the Ukraine.
Italy: Consiglio Nazionale Architetti Pianificatori Paesaggisti e Conservatori (CNAPPC)
In accordance with the initiatives promoted by the Architects’ Council of Europe, CNAPPC urges concrete immediate actions: housing and direct aid to Ukrainian colleagues and to students.
Luxembourg: Ordre des Architectes et des Ingénieurs-Conseils (OAI)
OAI has issued a call asking for Luxembourgeois families willing to host Ukrainian refugees.
Romania: Ordinul Arhitectilor din Romania (OAR) OAR has disseminated a call for experts, citizens, architects for the rebuilding of Ukraine
Switzerland: Swiss Conference of Architects (CSA)
The CSA is coordinating a job placement programme for Ukrainian Architects. Detailed information on the procedure is available on the SIA website in the form of FAQs. Here Ukrainian architects will also find contact details for job seekers and companies.
United Kingdom: Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
RIBA has called upon its members to make donations to the UN Ukraine Humanitarian Fund as well as concrete meaures to aid Ukrainians with British visas.
United States of America: American Institute of Architects (AIA)
The AIA is documenting and supporting efforts of European national assocation to provide practical aid to Ukrainian architects and to refugees.