In the last 80 years of urban and territorial development, humanity has prioritised personal egos and car-centric models, often driven by the desire to satisfy wants that surpass genuine needs. This self-serving focus has led to a disregard for the evaluation of actions and their impact on the environment, energy, and planetary resources
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.
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 […]
Today, architectural education is of utmost importance in responding effectively to global challenges such as climate change, inequality and urban migration.
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.