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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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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.

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Today, UIA President Regina Gonthier delivered an inspiring speech at the opening ceremony of the UIA Forum and Assembly 2024, held in the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur. Her address […]

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The UIA is dedicated to advancing the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and promoting architectural contributions that foster inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable cities. In partnership with UN-Habitat, […]

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The Twelfth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF12), convened by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), is taking place in Cairo, Egypt, from 4 to 8 November 2024. The UIA is present at WUF with a delegation led by Secretary General Rui Leao and is participating in several events to showcase the role of architecture in shaping sustainable urban futures.

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Built Environment Education (BEE) is a moral mission; knowledge gained through BEE has consistently proven to help children and young people become better individuals. Regardless of location, climate, building materials, design culture, or other architectural factors, BEE is an ethical pathway to fostering sustainable thinking worldwide.

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Emna Bchir and Carlos Zeballos Co-Directors, UIA Sustainability Commission The multiple crisis of water scarcity, energy prices, pollution, biodiversity loss looming strong, climate change represents the most crucial challenge of […]

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Today, architectural education is of utmost importance in responding effectively to global challenges such as climate change, inequality and urban migration.

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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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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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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 […]

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Members section

The professional structure protecting the interests of the majority of architects in a country or territory can become a Member Section of the UIA. Through these Member Sections, the UIA is represented in the following countries and territories, geographically grouped into 5 regions: