UIA Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards

February 14th, 2023

Tags: Allen Kong, architecture, Architecture for All Work Programme (AfA WP), Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA), awards, Belinda Seale, design, International Union of Architects, UIA, UIA Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards

The UIA (International Union of Architects) is a non-government federation of national architectural organisations from 115 countries and territories worldwide. It was founded in 1948 with the aim of uniting architects around the world, providing a platform for sharing knowledge, innovation and collaborative solutions, with a particular focus on sustainable development.

The organisation is made up of five regions, a governing Council, a range of work groups and commissions, and organises triennial congresses, forums and international design competitions. The Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) is a member of the UIA in Region IV – Asia and Oceania, and has representatives on the Council, the Sustainable Development Goals Commission and various work groups, including the Architecture for All work programme with Allen Kong (global co-director) and Belinda Seale (Australian representative) currently representing the AIA.

Organised by its Architecture for All Work Programme (AfA WP), the UIA Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards aim to raise awareness of architects’ responsibilities to design accessible and inclusive environments and promote good practice in this area. The triennial UIA Friendly and Inclusive Spaces Awards is organised by the group to encourage and acknowledge exemplary building and public space design in this area and is now open to enter.

Submissions in the awards must demonstrate the highest standards of universal and inclusive design, contributing to the quality of life for all who use them. Award categories include New Buildings, Refurbished Existing including Historic Buildings, Public and Open Spaces and Research and entries are accepted from architects world-wide.

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