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Colin McNamara, Director of Design & Sustainability, recently attended the World Congress of Architects in Barcelona.

Beyond the presentations and site visits, the conference was a reminder that architecture is a global exchange of ideas. During a gala dinner at Montjuïc Castle, Colin shared perspectives with colleagues from Hungary, Portugal and South Korea, exploring the challenges and opportunities shaping the profession around the world.

The program also included visits to Gaudí's Crypt, the workshop of Antoni Gaudí, and Walden 7, the landmark social housing project by Taller de Arquitectura.

UIA World Congress of Architects Barcelona 2026

Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the many cultures, voices and communities that make our country stronger, and the shared spaces that invite us to connect with one another.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful and memorable holiday!

A building can do more than support learning. It can actively participate in it.

The strongest educational spaces don’t hide how they work. When visible system, environmental teachings and interactive signage are made visible, students have the opportunity to learn from their built environment in a tangible way every day.

💡 How have you see this approach work best?