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🌟 Lu Wenyu: Acclaimed Architect & Co-founder of Amateur Architecture Studio 🌍🏛️ Lu Wenyu, co-founder of the acclaimed Amateur Architecture Studio, is a distinguished figure in the world of architecture. Known for her innovative, context-sensitive designs, often created in collaboration with Wang Shu, her work has garnered international recognition, including the prestigious Pritzker Architecture Prize. 🏆 As a keynote speaker at the #UIA2024KL International Forum, she will share her insights on how architecture can play a crucial role in shaping a sustainable and diverse future. 🌱🌆 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in global architecture! 📅 Register now to attend her session: www.UIA2024KL.org #Diversecity #Architecture #UIA #Luwenyu #Sustainability #DesignLeadership #Innovation

🌟🏅 Congratulations to Sara Topelson on receiving the Medalla Bellas Artes! 🏅🌟 The Secretaría de Cultura del Gobierno de México and INBAL have awarded the prestigious Medalla Bellas Artes to renowned architect Sara Topelson. This distinguished honour celebrates her outstanding contributions to Mexican architecture and heritage. As Past President of the UIA, Sara has been a leader in urban design, creating over 4,600 public spaces to enhance the quality of life for communities. Her commitment to sustainability and the integration of architecture in public policy continues to inspire professionals across the globe. Congratulations, Sara, and thank you for your visionary work and leadership! 🎉👏 #Architecture #UrbanDesign #Sustainability #Leadership #MedallaBellasArtes #SaraTopelson #MexicanArchitecture Read more: https://bit.ly/4fbQeoq

🌍🌱 Join the UIA UN SDGs Commission Webinar! 🌱🌍 🗓 Date: Friday, 25 October ⏰ Time: 12 PM (Paris Time) We’re bringing together experts from the five main regions represented by the UIA to explore the "3+3" formula: three successful stories and three needed projects. This engaging webinar will showcase successful interventions and discuss essential projects within each region, fostering a deeper understanding of how local priorities contribute to the global sustainability agenda. 🌐 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and be part of the change! 🔗 Register now: https://bit.ly/4hdjInN #SDGs #Sustainability #UIA #GlobalGoals #Webinar

The UIA Architecture, Cities and Territories Work Programme will organise a webinar on Monday 21 October at 13:30 Paris time Find out more: https://bit.ly/48bU2DX Register: https://bit.ly/3C4iMlm

🌱 Call for Submissions: Wisdom of Tradition Initiative 🌱 The UIA Sustainability Commission is inviting project submissions for its ‘Wisdom of Tradition’ initiative, which highlights the role of traditional knowledge in modern sustainable solutions to climate change. We’re looking for completed construction and restoration projects that creatively repurpose traditional practices while integrating contemporary techniques or technologies. 📅 Deadline: 30 November 2024, 18:00 (Paris time) 📝 Projects will be featured in a UIA publication. Submit your work and contribute to shaping a sustainable future rooted in the wisdom of our cultural heritage. 🌍 Submit now: https://bit.ly/404ygju #Sustainability #ClimateResilience #Architecture #CulturalHeritage #UIA #WisdomOfTradition

Congratulations to Allen Kong, Co-Director of the UIA Architecture for All Work Programme, on being one of the winners of the UN-Habitat 2024 Scroll of Honour Award. With nearly five decades of experience in the field, Allen Kong has made an indelible impact on architecture by prioritising social justice and environmental sustainability. His remarkable work, including the rebuilding of villages like Saighanchi in Afghanistan and advocating for marginalised communities, exemplifies how architecture can be a powerful catalyst for positive change. Let’s celebrate Allen’s incredible journey and his vision for a more resilient and equitable future! 🙌🌱 For more information : https://bit.ly/4fqpfWz #SustainableArchitecture #ArchitectsForChange #CommunityResilience #AllenKong #EcoFriendlyDesign

🔔 Upcoming UIA Webinar: Built Environment Education for Professionals 🌍 Join the UIA Architecture & Children Work Programme for an insightful webinar on October 18 from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM (Paris time). This session focuses on the growing need for professional training in Built Environment Education (BEE), equipping architects, urban planners and educators with the tools to teach children and the youth about the importance of our cities, public spaces and heritage. 🎤 Speakers: Roberta Ghelli – Transmettre l'architecture: Training Architects and Planners in Built Environment Mennat-Allah El Husseiny (Egypt) – Ripple Effect of Teaching Architecture to Youth: A Diagnostic Study in Cairo Rodrigo Mindlin Loeb (Brazil) – Childhood Perspective in Architectural Education: Towards Multiple Paradigms of Biosphere Regeneration 💡 Moderated by Krisztina Somogyi (Hungary), the webinar will include expert insights, successful methodologies, and Q&A sessions. 📢 Open to all professionals, organisations, and authorities promoting built environment education. 🔗 Register now : https://bit.ly/3BU0Mdq More : https://bit.ly/3BLVgcU #UIA2023 #BuiltEnvironmentEducation #ArchitectureForChildren #ProfessionalTraining #UrbanEducation #SustainableCities

Housing Our Future: Towards a Greener, Better, and Safer Habitat. On September 21st, the UIA, UN-HABITAT, and Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs held a high-level roundtable in New York, bringing together architects, urban planners, and government officials to address the global housing crisis and climate change. Discussions centered on: ✔️ Prioritizing adequate housing on the global agenda ✔️ Investing in SDG11 for sustainable urbanization ✔️ Supporting climate-responsive, cost-effective architecture ✔️ Cross-sector collaboration and knowledge exchange ✔️ Participatory urban planning and new financial models for housing. This roundtable also emphasized the importance of COP 30 in advancing these agendas, focusing on housing, architecture, and urban territories. The collective goal? To create safer, greener, and more affordable habitats for all, leaving no one behind. 🌍 More: https://bit.ly/4eEr0PH #SustainableDevelopment #HousingForAll #Architecture #UrbanPlanning #COP30 #AffordableHousing #GreenerCities

🌍🏙️ Today, the UIA proudly celebrates World Architecture Day 2024! 🎉 The theme for this year is “Empowering the Next Generation in Participatory Urban Design”—a call to action for young architects to lead the profession into the future. 🌱🏗️ This day highlights the crucial role of empowering young architects while recognising the vital contributions architects make in creating inclusive urban settings that promote sustainability and resilience. 💡🌿 Together, let’s shape cities that prioritise the well-being of citizens and the planet. 🌏 More: https://bit.ly/4h672iC #WAD2024 #WorldArchitectureDay #EmpoweringTheNextGeneration #ParticipatoryUrbanDesign #Sustainability #YoungArchitects #UIA

🎥 New Daylight Talk available: ‘Shadow & Light’ with Samuli Miettinen, co-founder of JKMM Architects 🎥 In this inspiring presentation, Samuli Miettinen reveals how JKMM Architects' architectural designs, from cultural monuments to public spaces across Finland, harness natural light to create unique spaces that promote wellbeing and the human experience. Why take a look? To discover concrete examples of how natural light is integrated into design. Learn how architecture can transform spaces through the subtle use of light and shadow. Be inspired by contemporary Finnish architecture. 👉 Watch the full Daylight Talk and the 2024 series on https://bit.ly/4gLRfFo. #DaylightTalks #ArchitectureAndLight #JKMMArchitects #ArchitecturalInspiration #NaturalLight