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I'm Glad to announce that months ago, i had participated in the UIA 2030 award, This award is an Organized biennially in six categories and aligned with the World Urban Forum, the UIA 2030 Award invited architects from around the world to submit their projects. These projects were evaluated for their design quality and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I had submitted in *Category 6: Promotion, restoration and sustainable use of ecosystems* and weeks ago, I had been quite desperate that I couldn't make to the finalists which were announced and i only made it to the pre-finalists but I'm honored that at this young age i could make it to such an international competition raising the name of my country quite high and receiving an email with such an honorable comment: "Dear Aya Ezzelarab, Thank you for your interest in the 2024 edition of the UIA 2030 Award, organized by the International Union of Architects (UIA) in collaboration with UN-Habitat. Having now concluded the first stage evaluation, we regret to inform your project has not been selected to proceed to the finalists stage. This year’s award attracted over 100 high quality entries from around the 5 regions of the UIA. The finalists will now go forward to the second stage and the winners will be announced at the UN-Habitat World Urban Forum (WUF12). We hope that you will continue to participate in UIA-endorsed prizes and competitions." The competition had assessed regionally, representing the five UIA regions: Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East, The Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Africa. The selected entries highlight the power of design to address complex social, economic, and environmental challenges, and showcase progress towards delivery of the SDGs through six categories. On a side note the competition is stepped into project submission, assessment for being a prefinalist, assessment as finalists and winners announcement.

I’m glad to announce that months ago, I participated in the UIA 2030 Award. Organized biennially in six categories and aligned with the World Urban Forum, this prestigious award invited architects from around the world to submit their projects. These projects were evaluated for their design quality and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). I submitted in *Category 6: Promotion, Restoration, and Sustainable Use of Ecosystems*. Weeks ago, I felt quite desperate not making it to the finalists, but I’m honored to have made it to the pre-finalists. At this young age, reaching such an international competition and raising the name of my country high is a significant achievement. I received an email with this honorable comment: --- "Dear Aya Ezzelarab, Thank you for your interest in the 2024 edition of the UIA 2030 Award, organized by the International Union of Architects (UIA) in collaboration with UN-Habitat. Having now concluded the first stage evaluation, we regret to inform your project has not been selected to proceed to the finalists stage. This year’s award attracted over 100 high quality entries from around the 5 regions of the UIA. The finalists will now go forward to the second stage, and the winners will be announced at the UN-Habitat World Urban Forum (WUF12) next November in Cairo, Egypt. We hope that you will continue to participate in UIA-endorsed prizes and competitions." --- The competition was assessed regionally, representing the five UIA regions: Western Europe, Central and Eastern Europe and the Middle East, The Americas, Asia and Oceania, and Africa. The selected entries highlight the power of design to address complex social, economic, and environmental challenges and showcase progress towards achieving the SDGs across six categories. On a side note, the competition involved several stages: project submission, assessment for being a pre-finalist, assessment as finalists, and winners announcement. #UIA2030 #SustainableDevelopment #Architecture #YoungArchitects #InternationalCompetition #DesignForGood

👏 P U B L I C S T A T E M E N T: And here is the public statement from Moriyama Teshima Architects on the recent and abrupt closure of the Ontario Science Centre by the Ontario Government | Gouvernement de l’Ontario The landmark 1969 building by renowned Japanese Canadian architect Raymond Moriyama was closed following an engineering report by Rimkus with the Ontario government citing that the report found “serious structural issues with the Ontario Science Centre building.” While these issues would not be expected to materialize until the winter, according to Infrastructure Ontario, the intervening months were needed “for staff to safely vacate the building.” A deep dive into the engineering report revealed a different story. It suggests that the building’s key exhibition areas could continue to operate safely for years to come—even if the Ontario government chooses not to invest in any structural roof repairs this year. #OntarioScienceCentre #SaveTheScienceCentre #architecture #heritage #historiclandmark #canadianarchitecture Elizabeth Pagliacolo Stefan Novakovic Eric Mutrie AZURE Media Canadian Architect magazine

If you read no other newsletter, I strongly recommend the The American Institute of Architects (AIA) COTE (Committee on the Environment) updates. Take time and check out the winning COTE Top Ten projects for 2024. Intellectually and physically beautiful, and a great resource! Looking for a job in a future-facing firm? Start with COTE Top Ten winners. Looking for a visionary architect? Start with COTE Top Ten winners. Looking for inspiring project examples? Start with COTE Top Ten winners. Want to get involved in COTE? Apply for AIA Knowledge Communities leadership roles this fall. Jump in. 😎

I am excited to share the findings of the Intergenerational Living survey at the upcoming EFA conference in Atlanta with great team of passionate changemakers in the industry! If you are attending, hope to see you there. If you want more information on this topic, please let us know as we are planning the follow up conversation! #EFAcon #intergenerational #perkinseastman

Today, Rich Humann, P.E., H2M architects + engineers' President & CEO, participated in a panel discussion alongside industry leaders at the the Middle Market Alliance of Long Island’s Event: Navigating Long Island’s Commercial Real Estate Landscape: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities. This insightful conversation shed light on the current state of the commercial real estate market on Long Island.

Unlock the secrets to preserving our architectural legacy! 🚧 According to the DCMS Participation Survey, 63% of adults visited a heritage site in the past year. 🌐 Discover exclusive insights in edition 17.2 of Design and Build UK, unveiling "Strategies for Safeguarding Heritage in Construction Projects." 🏗️📖 Dive deep into the tactics ensuring the protection of our cultural treasures. Don't miss out on the wisdom – grab your copy now! 👷♂️🔍 #HeritagePreservation #ConstructionStrategies #DesignAndBuildUK #ArchitecturalHeritage #DCMSSurveyInsights

IVA President Jonathan Moore has been designated a Citizen Architect by AIA Florida. This unique and high honor is given to architects who actively contribute to their communities through leadership. The award looks back to Thomas Jefferson, the nations most famous citizen architect, in asking architects to do more to serve others. Jonathan has been involved with AIA Tampa Bay , Rotary International, Rotary Club of Tampa , Habitat for Humanity International , Habitat For Humanity of Hillsborough County FL Inc. , Museum of Science & Industry (MOSI), @Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Chamber, and Leadership Tampa Alumni among many others. Jonathan says “Service to others isn't just a virtue; it's the cornerstone of lasting success, fostering connections, and building a legacy that transcends individual accomplishments.” • • InVision is the solution for individuals and organizations who don’t have the time, knowledge or staff to manage the design and construction process. Have a building project? Give us a call and let us assist you today! #AIATampaBay#AIA #Habitatforhumanity #MOSI #DOSP #greatertampachamber #leadershiptampa #teamwork #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #onbudget #onschedule #successstrategy #stpetersburg #ownersrep #ownersrepresentative #tampa #nashville #realestate #projectmanagement #construction #business #stpete #designandbuild #designbuild #generalcontractor #existingconditions #renovation #constructionmanagement #construction #realestatedevelopment

Guardians of Tradition, Architects of Progress. The Conservatives now need help to ensure this legacy continues thriving in the UK. We're here to ensure it does. #conservativedemocraticorganisation #cdo #Conservatives #takebackcontrol #conservativepost #cdo

If you are an architect, if you are firm owner, if you find yourself dreaming of starting a firm, if you are a student and you want to learn more about how the business side of the profession is run. If you are even just curious about how you might do one thing better then you need to attend this conference. Even better than all of that is the wonderful, supportive community. You will find yourself in conversation with other architects / firm owners having coffee in the morning, or maybe a drink after the sessions are completed and you will hear about how those people overcame struggles with their practice, you can share stories and learn some new things you can try. Those people that you meet and talk to then become resources for you in the future of your firm. We are all here in this community and are accessible and want to help each other. This is not just about immediate improvements in your business, but lifelong sustained connections and growth. But if you wait to register, and it sells out and you end up kicking yourself for not taking action sooner then you have no one to blame but yourself. Stop what you are doing right now and go register. It will be the best decision you make this year.