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The HKIA Belt & Road International Symposium 2025 is ongoing at the Asia Society Hong Kong Center! 🏛️✨ This hybrid global event connects architects and professionals worldwide, fostering dialogue on urban innovation and sustainability. 💡 Key themes shaping the future of architecture: 🏗️ Urban Regeneration 🏙️ Living in Dense Environments 🌱 Eco-Urbanism Discover how innovation & local characteristics are redefining modern cities! 🔗 www.hkiabris2025.hk #HKIABRIS2025 #Architecture #UrbanDesign #SustainableCities #BeltAndRoad #Innovation #FutureCities #DesignForTomorrow #HongKong

🌍 Join the Conversation on Cities & Climate Action 🌱🏙️ The IAB International Seminar: "Building a Global Urban Agenda for COP30" takes place 5–6 June 2025 in São Luís do Maranhão, Brazil. In partnership with the UIA, FPAA, and CIALP, this event will bring together architects, urban planners, and global leaders to develop solutions for COP30 in Belém do Pará (Nov 2025). Be part of this crucial discussion to shape the São Luís Charter, guiding future urban and environmental policies. Stay tuned for details! #COP30 #SustainableCities #UrbanAgenda #ClimateAction

The Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) has launched ACE HUB, a mobile app designed to connect and empower architects across Europe 📲 ▫️Professional Matchmaking – Find peers and collaborators based on your skills, expertise, and interests. ▫️Peer-to-Peer Communication – Join interest groups, exchange ideas, and stay connected with the architectural community. ▫️Event & Cultural Updates – Never miss an important architectural event again! Share and discover conferences across Europe. Supported by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union, ACE HUB is a new one-stop platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and staying up to date with the latest in architecture. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ef4RdjZW #ACEHUB #ArchitectsOfEurope #Networking #CreativeEurope #UIA

The Q&A for the "Questions and Answers for the Future of the Profession – Empowering the Next Generation in Participatory Urban Design" international ideas competition is now live. If you're a young architect eager to make an impact, this is your chance to get clarity and insights before submitting your bold ideas. 📖 Read the Q&A: https://bit.ly/4jCwaia 🔍 Learn more about the competition: https://bit.ly/4fPT9D4 Don’t miss out—shape the future of urban design with your vision! 🏙️💡 #YoungArchitects #UrbanDesign #ArchitectureCompetition #FutureOfTheProfession

Emerging Global Trends in Architectural Education Join the UIA Architectural Education Commission’s second international webinar to explore groundbreaking practices shaping the future of design and teaching. 📆 23 January ⏰ 1 - 2pm (Paris time) Three Key Talks: 1️⃣ Radicant Design by Jana Revedin: Context-sensitive, collaborative projects inspired by resilience, with highlights like Lighting Cairo’s Garbage City. 2️⃣ Decolonising Architectural Pedagogy by Ashraf Salama: The ADAPT2SDG framework aligns education with inclusivity, equity, and the UN SDGs. 3️⃣ Ear to the Ground, Gaze to the Stars by Selma Harrington: A grassroots approach redefining architecture through sustainability and care. 🔗 Join here: https://bit.ly/3Cd4Ztj #ArchitecturalEducation #SustainableDesign #FutureOfArchitecture #ArchitectureWebinar

We are hiring! 💼 The International Union of Architects (UIA) is strengthening its Secretariat as part of its ongoing revitalisation. We are seeking applications for the position of Executive Director to lead with vision and purpose. 🔗 To learn more and apply, visit the UIA website: https://lnkd.in/dD8RJwN3 #architecturejobs #careerdevelopment #executivedirector

Leadership & Excellence in Architecture: Celebrating New Presidents and Honors 🎖️ The UIA congratulates Evelyn Lee, on her inauguration as the 2025 President of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). As the second Asian American woman to lead the AIA, she brings a fresh perspective, blending architecture with technology and business strategy under the theme THRIVE. Alongside this, Deborah Berke also received the 2025 AIA Gold Medal, the institute’s highest honor. With a career spanning over four decades, she has seamlessly integrated design excellence, academic leadership, and a steadfast commitment to social and environmental responsibility. We also celebrate Architect Miguel Sosa Correa, elected as President of the Federación de Colegios de Arquitectos de la República Mexicana (FCARM) for 2025–2026 during their 116th National Assembly. He succeeds Architect Victoria Rodríguez, and we wish him success in advancing architectural innovation and collaboration in Mexico. Let’s celebrate these visionary leaders paving the way for architecture’s future🏗️ #ArchitecturalLeadership #THRIVE #AIA #FCARM #UIA

UIA Architecture, Cities & Territories (ACT) Work Programme Expert Talk Series 🗣️ Topic: “The Environmental Design of High Density City Living” 🎓 Speaker: Professor Edward Ng, Yao Ling-Sun Professor of Architecture at The Chinese University of Hong Kong 🗓️ Date: 17 January 2025 (Friday) ⏰ Time: 13:30 Paris 06:30 Bogotá 🔹 Panelists: Despoina Zavraka (Greece) and Anyibofu Ugbodaga (Nigeria) 🔹 Moderators: Corrin Chan (Hong Kong) and Karin Poortere (Colombia) 📲 Register here to attend: https://lnkd.in/dVPPj6GJ Don’t miss this opportunity to explore innovative ideas for sustainable urban living! #UIA #ExpertTalkSeries #SustainableDesign #UrbanClimatology #GreenBuilding

The UIA launches the Competition: "The Future of the Profession - Empowering the Next Generation in Participatory Urban Design" This initiative invites young architects worldwide to showcase their innovative solutions for participatory urban design, with a focus on UNESCO World Heritage Sites within urban contexts. The competition aligns with the theme of the UN-Habitat World Architecture Day 2024 and encourages innovative solutions to contemporary challenges, particularly those affecting UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 💡 Eligibility Open to architects born on or after 1 January 1989. Multidisciplinary teams are welcome, but team leaders must be qualified architects in their country of residence or origin. 🏆 Prizes A total prize fund of €15,000 will be awarded, plus up to five honourable mentions for outstanding submissions. 📅 Key Dates Submission Deadline: 7 March 2025, 17:00 (Paris time) Awards Ceremony & Exhibition Opening: Winning projects will be displayed at Biennale Architettura 2025, 7 May 2025, Palazzo Zorzi, Venice 🔗 Learn more, register and submit entries: https://lnkd.in/dkjUncQS 👉 Read the competition brief on the UIA Website: https://lnkd.in/d-2W-a83 📩 Contact us: competitions@uia-architectes.org

Cultural and Architectural Heritage: Resilience through Sustainable Tourism Date: Thursday, 16 January 2025 ⏰ Time: 12:00–14:00 (GMT) / 13:00–15:00 (Paris time) 💻 Format: Online Cultural and architectural heritage serves as a source of community pride and a valuable asset for sustainable tourism. This webinar will showcase innovative strategies for preserving and enhancing this heritage while fostering local economic development. Speakers: 🔹 Spyridoula A. Tzortzi (Greece): ‘The resilience of Ioannina and its cultural heritage’ 🔹 Dr Mohamed Amer (Egypt): ‘The cultural landscape of Civita Di Bagnoregio: branding heritage’ 🔹 Dr Johannis Tsoumas (Greece): ‘Tourist advertising and Greek architectural heritage’ Moderators and Coordinators: 🔸 Georgia Cheirchanteri 🔸 Samer Helmy Kasem 🔸 Mônica Bahia Schlee Opening and Closing Remarks: 🔸 Kassim Omar 🔸 Anjumala Pradhan Why take part? ✔️ Discover real-world examples of heritage resilience. ✔️ Gain insights into the connection between heritage, tourism, and sustainability. ✔️ Engage with international experts in the field. 🔗 Register here: https://bit.ly/3Pq01g0 #SustainableTourism #CulturalHeritage #Architecture #Resilience #Webinar