World Architecture Day - 04 October.

On the first Monday in October, World Architecture Day shows appreciation for the work that architects do. The day also encourages learning more about architecture throughout the world. Architecture involves the planning, designing, and constructing process of buildings and other physical structures. Consider for a moment, some of the most famous structures in the world:

• Empire State Building
• Taj Mahal
• Leaning Tower of Pisa
• Eiffel Tower
• Colosseum
• St. Basil’s Cathedral
• CN Tower
• Parthenon
• Big Ben
• Great Pyramid of Giza
• Central St Giles

These structures did not just come to be. Someone had to carefully plan and design each of them. They also had to oversee the building process. Many of these structures were built hundreds of years ago. This means that the architects who designed and built them did so without any modern tools, machinery, or technology that architects use today. These structures have also weathered storms, disasters, wars, and other events that could have destroyed them. In addition to making a structure look nice, architects must ensure that it is safe for those who go inside.

As you can see, architects have a very important job. But architecture isn’t just about designing famous structures. Homes, hospitals, restaurants, schools, and any other kind of building all begin as an idea. These buildings are then designed and planned by an architect. To be successful at this, architects must have a variety of skills. These include skills in math, science, design, problem-solving, team-building, and communication.

The International Union of Architects (UIA) designed World Architecture Day in 1985. The first Monday in October was chosen as it coincides with World Habitat Day. This was a way for the UIA to remind the world of its collective responsibility for the future of human habitats.

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