Through a series of fast paced presentations, we are exploring four topics, which will be delivered via eight sessions between June and November 2021. Find out how challenges are dealt with in different parts of the world.
The topics explored are:
- Topic 1: Climate change/sustainability – How do architects respond to climate emergency? – 9 and 10 June 2021
- Topic 2 – The Future of cities – Revitalising/ reimagining cities post-Covid – 27 and 28 July 2021
- Topic 3 – Affordable housing - what can architects do to address social inequalities? – 22 and 23 September 2021
- Topic 4 – The impacts of COVID-19 on the way we practice architecture – 17 and 18 November 2021
All events are recorded and recordings will be made available following each event.
These events are jointly hosted by:
- Royal Institute of British Architects
- American Institute of Architects
- Architectural Society of China
- Australian Institute of Architects
- Royal Institute of Dutch Architects
- Council of Architecture and Urbanism in Brazil
- Japan Institute of Architects
- Korean Institute of Architects
- New Zealand Institute of Architects
- Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland
Topic 1, sessions 1 and 2: Climate change/sustainability – How do architects respond to climate emergency? – 9 and 10 June 2021
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 13 depicts that "Climate change is a global challenge that affects everyone, everywhere."
Explore how architects in different countries are tackling this universal challenge. How do architects across the world include sustainability and reducing the effect of climate change in their designs? We will be discussing not only the practical steps and measures architects need to consider when designing a new building or spaces, but also the links between technology, circular economy, and architecture.
Topic 1 programme (PDF)
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Session 1 (9 June 2021) – This session includes speakers from the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, USA, Brazil
Session 2 (10 June 2021) – This session includes speakers from the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, New Zealand
Topic 2, sessions 1 and 2: The Future of cities – Revitalising/ reimagining cities post-Covid - 27 and 28 July 2021
- Have cities become obsolete? Is there a need to rethink our cities and manage future pandemics?
- How to design cities that are more multi-functional; provide good quality of life for residents (better places to live and work); are inclusive to all groups in society; and built for the future instead of for the upcoming decade.
- How has the pandemic affected the way we experience, think and design public spaces? How can we move biodiversity into designing cities that are more inclusive with nature?
Topic 2 programme (PDF)
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Session 1 – 27 July 2021 – This session includes speakers from the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, USA, Brazil
Session 2 –28 July 2021 – This session includes speakers from the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, China, South Korea, New Zealand
Topic 3, sessions 1 and 2: Affordable housing - what can architects do to address social inequalities?
How can innovative architectural ideas respond to social inequalities (housing, poverty, health)?
What are the different ways to deliver housing when it is managed and/or delivered at different levels (council/government authorities, private housing, community let housing etc.)
Look beyond the profession to supply solutions to the lack of infrastructure in some places
How to include the management of future crisis (be it another pandemic, Climate Change, or other) in our designs?
Topic 3 programme (PDF)
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Session 1 –22 September 2021 – This session includes speakers from the UK, Ireland, China, Japan, Australia
Session 2 – 23 September 2021 – This session includes speakers from the UK, Ireland, USA, Brazil
Topic 4 – The impacts of COVID-19 on the way we practice architecture – 17 and 18 November 2021
- Technology is a tool which has enabled us to change how we practise architecture. Now is the opportunity to use the same tool to address social inequalities and encourage more diversity in the workplace (gender equality, social background, inclusivity).
- How solutions currently being implemented in response to COVID-19 can reinforce, and potentially worsen some of the challenges that discourage a more diverse profession?
- How COVID-19 demonstrates that the profession is resilient and open to change?
Topic 4 programme (PDF)
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Session 1 –17 November 2021 – This session includes speakers from the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, China, South Korea, New Zealand
Session 2 – 18 November 2021 – This session includes speakers from the UK, Ireland, Netherlands, Brazil
