The International Union of Architects (UIA) has launched the 2nd edition of its International Innovative Design for Health Award, organised by the UIA Public Health Work Programme (PHWP) and sponsored by MillerKnoll. The award is open to architects from around the world. 

This awards programme has been established to formally recognise distinguished and innovative architectural design solutions or research that help protect, promote, and restore human health. Architects are invited to submit entries in one of two categories: Built Work or Research Work.

Prizes

There will be up to three (3) awards allocated per category for the first, second, and third prizes. Awardees will be presented with certificates. While no monetary prize will be granted, one member from each winning team will be offered complimentary registration to attend the UIA Congress.

Jury

The following international jury will evaluate the entries:

Built Work Category

• Kevin Bingham (UIA representative and PHWP Member), Managing Director, FGG Architects, South Africa, Jury Chair
• Yulong Liu, Chairman, Tsinghua University Architecture Design and Research Institute, China
• Henning Lensch, CEO, RRP International Hospital Planners, Germany
• Ruzica Bozovic Stamenovic, Associate Professor, National University of Singapore, Serbia & Singapore
• Pei Ing Tan, Founder, PI Architect, Malaysia

Alternate juror

• Fani Vavili-Tsinika (UIA representative and PHWP Member); Professor Emerita, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Research Work Category

• Hui Cai, Professor, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA, Jury Chair
• Xiaosai Hao, Professor, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, China
• Fani Vavili-Tsinika (UIA representative and PHWP Member), Professor Emerita, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece

Alternate juror

• Stephen Ho (UIA representative and PHWP Member), The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Timeline

• Award Launch: 14 November 2025
• Deadline for Questions: 31 December 2025
• Deadline for Answers: 2 February  2026
• Deadline for submission of entries: 02 March 2026, 14:00 Paris time 
• Jury meeting and evaluation of entries: March – April 2026
• Announcement of results: 30 April 2026
• Award Ceremony and Exhibition: at the UIA Barcelona Congress (28 June to 2 July 2026)

Language

The official language of the Award is English. 

Submission and Contact

All entries must be submitted through the UIA Awards Platform.