The celebrations of the World Day of Architecture have been successfully concluded. Traditionally celebrated on the first Monday in October, the theme chosen this year was "A clean environment for a healthy world". Among the various activities proposed around this theme, the UIA organised a webinar on 4 October 2021, bringing together experts in the fields of architecture and health. It is now available on the UIA YouTube channel and the speakers' presentations are available on the UIA website. On 15 December, the UIA is hosting a webinar on affordable housing in advance of the upcoming international UIA forum on affordable housing, set to take place in Madrid, Spain from 18-22 May 2022. 

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UIA 2030 AWARD: UIA & UN-HABITAT

The UIA, in partnership with UN-Habitat, launched the UIA 2030 Award to promote the work of architects contributing to delivery of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The award, synchronised with the biennial World Urban Forum, invites architects around the world to submit entries for built projects which demonstrate design quality and have made significant contributions towards achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The first cycle of the  Award (2021 - 2022) is now open for entries.

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THE INTERNATIONAL CONTEXTUAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS 2022 

Antalya Kepez Municipality, in cooperation with the Antalya Branch of the Chamber of Architects of Turkey (CAT), has organised the “The International Contextual Architecture Awards in memory of Architect Turgut Cansever”.  Endorsed by the UIA, these Awards seek proposals that exhibit original interpretations of Turkish architect Turgut Cansever’s design principles: adapting design to regional characteristics, thereby promoting cultural continuity, regional values and distinctive local attributes. The award seeks to highlight the importance of local identity in a globalised world.

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LOGO COMPETITION: 2022 UIA YEAR OF DESIGN FOR HEALTH

In July 2021, the UIA General Assembly declared 2022 the “UIA Year of Design for Health”, a commitment which encourages all UIA Member Sections to use evidence-based design to promote health in buildings and cities. Piloted by the UIA Public Health Group (PHG), the UIA will facilitate a series of initiatives, including webinars, an open-access digital hub, an international research agenda to facilitate designing for health.

The UIA launches the logo competition for "2022: UIA Year of Design for Health." The winning logo will be used for the branding and promotion of the UIA's year-long activities.

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GABON: NEW PRESIDENT

On 25 September, the Order of Gabonese Architects (OGA) elected Erichk Mauro President for a three-year term. A graduate of the Ecole nationale supérieure d’architecture Paris-Val de Seine in France, many of his projects are in the domain of education and higher education. He is currently a principal at Architectures Mauro and Technologies, where he has realised private residences and public developments in Libreville and abroad. He succeeds Jean Joël Mabeley in the position.

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SPAIN: PRESIDENT REELECTED

Lluís Comerón was reelected President of the Consejo Superior de los Colegios de Arquitectos de España (CSCAE) for the next four years. Graduate of the Escuela Técnica Superior de Arquitectura de Barcelona (ETSAB) , he founded his architectural firm at Sant Cugat del Vallés and designs public facilities and residences. He is also a professor at Escuela de Arquitectura de Barcelona et del Vallés. His new term officially begins in January 2022. 

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SOUTH AFRICA: NEW PRESIDENT

Ruben Reddy is the new president of the South Africa Institute of Architects (SAIA). An internationally recognized professional architect, his practice is based in Durban, South Africa. Specialised in the field of sport architecture, he is the Master Planner for the Commonwealth Games taking place in Durban in 2022 and his firm designed the Sochi Ice Hockey Arena, one of the main venues during 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Russia. He succeeds Kate Otten in the position.

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NEPAL: CONVENTION

The Society of Nepalese Architects (SONA) is organising an International Convention in Kathmandu from 30-31 October with the theme: “The Architectural Response to Global Challenges”: Sustainable Development Goals Post-COVID 19 Pandemic.”  The event will promote reflection along the lines of the UIA’s “An Architecture Guide to the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals”. 

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ACE: CONFERENCE

The Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) is organising a public conference, “Climate Change and Built Heritage”, on 28 October in Brussels to discuss how high-quality architecture can mitigate climate change and help our society to adapt its effects. The event will be designed as an opportunity to discuss ongoing EU policy initiatives, as well as city and landscape planning, mobility, circular economy, re-use of heritage.

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ARCASIA: SHANGHAI 2021

The 19th edition of the Asian Congress of Architects will take place from 29 October to 2 November with the theme Sharing and Regeneration. The Congress traditionally coincides with the ARCASIA Council meeting. This year it will be hosted by Architectural Society of China (ASC) and will focus on Chinese architectural design, promote Chinese architects and encourage international communication.

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