PARIS, France, Oct 13, 2025 – GRAITEC, a global AEC software developer and Autodesk Platinum Partner, announced it will continue its sponsorship of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture for the 2026 edition. Held on April 15, 2026 in Istanbul, the symposium will unveil the five laureates selected under this year’s theme, “Architecture Is Transformation.”
“As a long-standing supporter of the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture, we’re proud to champion a community that turns ideas into measurable impact, said Laurent Laforest, Chief Marketing Officer, GRAITEC. “The 2026 theme, Architecture Is Transformation, resonates with our mission to equip architects, engineers, and builders with digital tools that accelerate low-carbon, resilient design—at scale.”
Building on the 2025 edition, “Architecture Is Construction,” which highlighted innovative and adaptive approaches to building processes, the 2026 program explores transformation across materials, methods, cities, and communities—reflecting Istanbul’s unique dialogue between heritage and innovation.
About the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture
Founded in 2006 by Prof. Dr. Jana Revedin, the Award annually honors five architects, urban planners, or landscape designers whose work embodies responsible, innovative, and committed sustainability. Under the patronage of UNESCO (since 2011) and with the endorsement of the International Union of Architects (UIA, since 2024), the Award has evolved into a global platform for research, experimentation, and knowledge transfer.
The members of the 2026 Jury, chaired by Prof. Dr. Jana Revedin, are:
- Marie-Hélène Contal, architect, Dean of the École Spéciale d’Architecture, Paris, France
- Dr. Jacopo Galli, architect, IUAV University of Venice, Italy
- Prof. Dr. Spela Hudnik, architect, University of Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Prof. Dr. Deniz Incedayi, architect, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Istanbul, Turkey
- Marta Maccaglia, architect, Lima, Peru, Global Award 2018 Laureate
- Boonserm Premthada, architect, Bangkok, Thailand, Global Award 2018 Laureate
- Prof. Dr. Ashraf M. Salama, architect, Newcastle, UK, co-Director of the UNESCO-UIA Education Council
- Prof. Nuno Soares, architect, Macau, China, co-Director of the UNESCO-UIA Validation Council2027 Open Call — Architecture Is Equity
The 20th edition will focus on “Architecture Is Equity.”
Submission deadline: January 30, 2026
The Open Call invites proposals on equity, inclusion, circularity, adaptability, and active citizen participation. The five laureates will be announced at the 2027 Symposium at the IUAV University of Venice, with a dedicated publication by ArchiTangle.
Saint-Gobain is the Principal Sponsor and Official Partner of the Award for the third consecutive year.
Apply: submissions.globalawardforsustainablearchitecture.com.
About GRAITEC
Founded in 1986, GRAITEC is a global AEC software developer and Autodesk Platinum Partner, delivering advanced solutions for design, simulation, fabrication, and data management. Operating in 13+ countries, GRAITEC empowers AEC professionals to achieve smarter, more sustainable outcomes through BIM, structural analysis, and design-to-fabrication technologies. Foer more information, visit graitec.com.
