The 2023–2026 Roadmap for the UIA Public Spaces Work Programme established a three-strand mandate: develop a global evaluation instrument for public space; curate a Special Issue of The Journal of Public Space; and codify participatory processes across regions.
Public space—streets, parks, squares, waterfronts, commons, and civic interiors—is foundational to wellbeing, democratic expression, climate resilience, and socio‑cultural identity. Yet it remains under‑protected and under‑funded in many contexts, vulnerable to privatisation, encroachment, and uneven access.
Scenarios about the future are a central issue in architectural discourse today, especially in relation to the ecological and social crises. They are also a defining theme of exhibitions such as the International Architecture Exhibition of Venice.
The 21st-century city undergoes rapid changes, resulting in the constant replacement of existing territories or the transformation of precarious territories that have grown informally without regard for land usage and occupation regulations.
This article analyzes the latests reports from the Central Statistical Office, showing how construction trends are changing in Poland.
By Nabil Mohareb Associate Professor in The American University in Cairo, Egypt UIA SDGs Commission Introduction As Jane Jacobs pointed out, “There is no logic that can be superimposed […]
With guidance and support by the UIA President and Board, the UIA Global Survey 2025 was conducted; it is the most comprehensive, data-driven analysis of architectural education yet produced, comprising 345 schools across 159 countries.
The International Union of Architects (UIA) Educational and Cultural Spaces Work Programme actively facilitates international dialogue and knowledge exchange that have evolved in the architectural field over the past 75 years.
When people talk about sustainability, they usually think of three pillars: environmental, social, and economic. These are important, but they leave out something essential—culture. Without culture, sustainability can become a checklist of numbers and certifications that ignore the way people actually live, remember and connect to places.
The 50th National Convention of the United Architects of the Philippines (NATCON50) celebrated more than just a golden milestone of Filipino architectural excellence, it showcased the profession’s critical role in addressing the world’s most pressing crises. Among the most impactful sessions was “Architecture and Beyond,” anchored by the UIA WP NHD.