Architecture Day: Emerging Architects for Sustainable Cities

World Architecture Day 2024, under the theme “Empowering the Next Generation to Participate in Urban Design”, underscores the vital role that emerging architects will play in shaping the cities of the future.For recent graduates and early-career architects, this theme is particularly pertinent. As they enter the profession, their fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and understanding of contemporary urban challenges position them to address pressing issues such as sustainability, social equity, and technological integration in urban environments. By encouraging the next generation of architects to actively engage with the complexities of urban design, we can promote the development of cities that are more resilient, inclusive, and reflective of diverse societal needs. World Architecture Day 2024, therefore, not only celebrates the achievements of architecture as a profession but also highlights the critical need to empower emerging architects to shape the future of our urban environments with innovation and purpose.