UIA 2026 Congress in Barcelona and Henning Larsen's Environmental Analysis Platform
The UIA World Congress of Architecture 2026 will be held in Barcelona under the theme 'Architectures for a Planet in Transition,' gathering professionals and researchers to discuss climate, housing, public space, and the future of the profession. Recent major earthquakes in Venezuela, Japan, and northern California have refocused attention on the role of planning, infrastructure, and construction practices in strengthening resilience to natural disasters. Henning Larsen launched a new environmental analysis platform. The week's announcements include new projects, conservation initiatives, completed works, and design tools reflecting diverse approaches in contemporary architecture, from heritage conservation and adaptive reuse to environmental performance and long-term planning.
Key facts
- UIA World Congress of Architecture 2026 will be held in Barcelona.
- Congress theme: 'Architectures for a Planet in Transition'.
- Congress will address climate, housing, public space, and the future of the profession.
- Major earthquakes struck Venezuela, Japan, and northern California.
- Earthquakes highlight the role of planning and construction in disaster resilience.
- Henning Larsen launched a new environmental analysis platform.
- Recent announcements include new projects, conservation initiatives, and completed works.
- New design tools reflect approaches like heritage conservation, adaptive reuse, and environmental performance.
Entities
Institutions
- UIA (International Union of Architects)
- Henning Larsen
Locations
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Venezuela
- Japan
- northern California
- United States