World Architecture Day 2022: How good design promotes health in buildings and cities


A well-designed built environment has far-reaching positive impacts on cities and people's well-being, and that is the emphasis this year as World Architecture Day approaches on Monday, Oct 3.

Created by the International Union of Architects (UIA) in 1985, World Architecture Day is celebrated annually on the first Monday of October parallel to United Nations' World Habitat Day.

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