EU Directive – Mutual Recognition of Qualifications in Architecture

The European Union directive on the mutual recognition of qualifications in Architecture aims to harmonise on the basis of minimum criteria certain types of training for those practising professionally in the field of architecture and to provide for the mutual recognition of their diplomas, certificates and other evidence of formal qualifications.
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Council Directive 85/384/EEC of 10 [...]

Architecture Practice Around the World

Architecture Practice Around the World
Arch. Gary Turton attaches the PDF discussed at the last business meeting from one of the workshops at the XXIII UIA Congress of Architecture in Torino this year. It contains information about Architecture practices around the world. and was compiled by the UIA Professional Practice subcommittee.
Trinidad and Tobago, which is in [...]

Next UIA Congress – TOKYO 2011, DURBAN 2014

The next UIA congress will take place in Tokyo, Japan, from 22 September to 1st October 2011 on the theme ‘Design 2050’. This global event, organised by the Japan Institute of Architects, will provide the opportunity for architects from around the world to exchange views and share their visions of sustainable architecture, as well as [...]

FCAA IV Congress of Caribbean Architects

The Federation of Caribbean Association of Architects (FCAA) is holding its 4th congress between 1 and 3 October 2008 in Cayenne, French Guiana in collaboration with the Regional Council in Guiana (CROA Guiana) of the French Institute of Architects.
All professionals working in the field of architecture in the Caribbean and neighbouring countries are most welcome [...]

International Architecture Competition – Design of the House of Arts and Culture in Beirut

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION – HOUSE OF ARTS AND CULTURE IN BEIRUT, LEBANON

Mr. Tarek Mitri, Minister of Culture of Lebanon, announced the launch of an international competition for the design of the House of Arts and Culture in Beirut city centre. This international competition is supported by the International Union of Architects (UIA).
 
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The Building & Interior Trade Show’s Most Innovative Design Awards

The Building & Interior Trade Show’s Most Innovative Design Awards
The Building & Interiors Trade Show (BITS) Most Innovatiove Design (MID) Awards have been conceptualized and organized by Premier Events Caribbean Limited with the endorsement of the Trinidad & Tobago Institute of Architects (TTIA), the Association of Professional Engineers of Trinidad & Tobago (APETT) and the [...]