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Your inspiring leadership and transformative contributions to architecture set a powerful example for the profession. Here’s to celebrating TenBerke your incredible achievements and the impact you’ve made on the world of architecture! 

What does the value of an architect mean to you? Is it to just draw and design buildings and place their signature on drawings?

Architects: Crafting the future, one blueprint at a time. Unlocking the true value of architects.Reposting The American Institute of Architects (AIA) insights on our profession's impact. #architecture #AIANational

We stand as vanguards in an era of transformation, tasked with not only adapting but thriving. Architects are ambitious, and we have great aspirations for our Institute. We had an incredible week in Adelaide with the Australian Institute of Architects, Board meeting, National Council Meeting, National Awards and #ArchitectureAu's Design Speaks #Symposium curated by Gold Medalist Philip Thalis. Together across 3 days we considered the potential as we pivot to a low-carbon future, leveraging digital transformation and amplifying the value of architects' complex technical skills in the reweaving, remaking, and the evolution of cities where we do more with less. By overcoming barriers and embracing innovation, architects can transform challenges into opportunities, championing the value of good design. Change requires a growth mindset, great culture and mindful behaviors to build both collective and individual agency. Change requires evolution in our structures to enable transformation, innovation and value creation in practice. Together, we discussed how we can realize a future where our profession leads the charge against climate change, creating a world that values sustainability, equity, justice and great architecture for all. We are focused on making a positive impact as we advance architecture together, honoring our legacy whilst paving the way for the future of our profession, enabling everyone to benefit from great architecture. It was fabulous to engage across generations of the institute, but I must mention here the incredible future embodied in our EmAGN members. The incredible Jennifer McMaster winning the National Emerging Architects Prize. The inspirational #Bradley #Kerr at the symposium found a room in tears with emotion, empathy, respect for country and culture, newfound understanding / perspective and hope. Bradley powerfully communicated the importance of questioning our bias, and mental models that uphold existing structures beginning with the lesser known interpretation of the famous Descartes quote: “I doubt, therefore I think, therefore I am.” The future looks bright across our diverse community as we advance architecture together. Australian Institute of Architects Architecture Media

A world Architecture Day perspective. Dear UIA - International Union of Architects Council, As an architecture student, I appreciate the UIA's efforts to celebrate young architects and provide opportunities such as the upcoming UIA Young Architects Competition. However, while the theme of empowering the next generation is inspiring, I feel compelled to voice my concern regarding the broken architectural systems that many young architects face today. Despite the rhetoric of inclusion and participation, the harsh reality for many young professionals is a financial struggle that forces them to divert from their passion for architecture. The systems in place often do not offer the economic stability, mentorship, or opportunities needed to thrive. The profession has increasingly become inaccessible due to exploitative practices, inadequate pay, and a lack of proper support networks. These systemic issues have left many young architects disillusioned and financially unstable, leading them to abandon the field or pursue alternative careers where they feel more valued. The call to action for young architects to participate in urban design and contribute to sustainable development is ambitious, but how can we fully engage when the foundation we stand on is fragile? The profession needs reform beyond competition announcements and symbolic celebrations. We need to address issues such as fair wages, healthy work environments, and meaningful mentorship, ensuring that young architects are not only empowered to create but are also able to thrive financially and personally in this field. While I applaud the UIA’s commitment to showcasing young architects' ideas, let us also ensure that these same architects have the support necessary to build resilient careers within the profession. We must fix the broken systems that are holding us back. Respectfully submitted. To all the young architects out there: Your creativity and passion are essential in shaping the future, but never forget to advocate for your worth. While we are called to build sustainable cities, let us also build a sustainable profession for ourselves one that values our work, time, and potential. Stand strong, push for reform, and together we can reshape not only the urban landscapes but also the architecture systems that support our careers. #architecture #youngarchitects #worldarchitectureday #sustainableprofessions #youngprofessionals

As we celebrate World Architecture Day 2024 with the theme of Empowering the next generation to participate in urban design, I cannot help but reflect on my motivation behind my PhD research on Complex Urban Integration. My research explores how architects can address the socio-spatial integration of migrants, tackling some of the most pressing challenges our cities face today. Architecture isn’t just about designing buildings—it’s about shaping cities that are sustainable, inclusive, and equitable. Through my research, I aim to contribute to the knowledge that helps marginalised communities find their place in urban environments, ensuring our future cities are designed for everyone. #WorldArchitectureDay #UrbanIntegration #PhDResearch #InclusiveCities #SustainableArchitecture #ArchitectsForChange

🎥 A Conversation on Daylight Education and Research Koen Steemers, Professor of Sustainable Design at the University of Cambridge, and Dr. Mandana S. Khaine, Lecturer in Health and Wellbeing in Sustainable Buildings at UCL, share their insights on the profound impact of daylight in teaching and research. Discover how daylight shapes healthier buildings and fosters interdisciplinary connections, offering valuable perspectives for architects, researchers, and beyond. 🎥 Watch the full conversation on the Community page of our website – https://lnkd.in/dWrxexQG #KoenSteemers @cambridgeuniversity @arch_cambridge #MandanaKhaine @UCL @bartlettarchucl #Architecture #Research #Sustainability #Teaching #DaylightEducation

My participation in the 46th edition of the Salon of Architecture Belgrade in March 2024 with my two most recent publications. #salonarhitekture #46salonarhitekture

D-ARCH members talk about the importance of sustainable transformation in video interviews, that are part of the master's theses exhibition. Voices of Renovation: Film by Cédric Amiet, Andrea Blanch Stampa, Nieves Vigna (On Ecological Sustainability) Jakob Draz, Seraina Regli, Melvin Thayanantharajan, Christian Zahari (On Economic Sustainability) Elena Coduri, Shantelle Ortiz, Dominic Weber (On Social Sustainability) Produced by Station+, Chair of Architecture and Design, Professor Arno Brandlhuber, ETH Zurich Watch the whole video here: https://lnkd.in/eDxYdxnk #architecture #renovation #sustainability

From technological advances to balancing the ever changing impacts of climate change; as architects we can use adaptive leadership and creative thinking to positively impact communities.  Some of us began our careers hand drafting, shifted to AutoCAD, and now manage the efficiencies of teams working in Revit, Rhino and Grasshopper.  The continuous dialogue on the potential impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to our industry is now a prevalent topic and the rate at which change happens is even more rapid. “AIA is working to transform the day-to-day practice of architecture to achieve a zero-carbon, resilient, healthy, just, equitable built environment, for everyone.” This is an enormous task, but it is important to have collaborative thinking with a focus on mission. (Thank you to The American Institute of Architects (AIA) for encouraging me to step out of my comfort zone. Anyone with "introvert" tendencies can relate.) #FutureFocused #adaptability #resiliency #adaptiveleadership #creativethinking #sustainabledesign #communitydesign #equitabledesign