Commissions

Education

The Commission has the key purpose to act as a think-tank for architectural education policy, proposing guidelines, documents, proposals, and views related to education, teaching and learning practices and outcomes.

International Competitions

The UIA provides consultancy for competitions and awards/prizes through the consultancy team of its specialised body, the International Competitions & Awards Commission (ICC).

Professional Practice

The Professional Practice Commission (PPC) sustains and implements “The UIA Accord on International Standards of Professionalism in Architectural Practice”.

Sustainable Development

UN 17 SDGs

In this era of population shifts, climate change and unprecedented levels of urbanisation, architects have an important role in responding to the complex challenges of the built environment. Through the […]

UNESCO-UIA Validation

The UNESCO-UIA Validation Commission aims to set an international standard for excellence in architectural education, ensuring the prestige and integrity of validated schools.