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August 2003

Celebration of Cities: An International Ideas Competition

Here's a unique opportunity for architects and students of architecture to contribute to the "practical and sustainable renaissance of the world's cities." Both architects and students of architecture are invited to take part in the international consultation, or ideas competition, "Celebration of Cities," sponsored by the International Union of Architects.

The "Celebration of Cities" initiative targets all types of housing and urban sites, including modern suburbs, shanty towns, and historic cities. The primary objective of the competition is to collect ideas and create a global database of "small-scale, sustainable solutions" that are also simple, economical, and have an immediate effect.

The American Institute of Architects is overseeing U.S. contributors, with co-sponsoring provided by NCARB, the American Architectural Foundation, and the American Institute of Architecture Students. A number of important competition details are available on AIA's web site. The UIA web site also provides useful information.

Architects and students of architecture interested in taking part in the competition must register with the AIA no later than October 6, 2003. To learn more about the "Celebration of Cities" initiative, visit the web sites noted above or contact the AIA's Director, International Relations, Ellen Delage, Assoc. AIA.

About NCARB
NCARB comprises the architectural registration boards of all 50 states plus those of the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. NCARB assists its member state registration boards in carrying out their duties and provides a certification program for individual architects.