UNESCO works to create the conditions for dialogue among civilizations, cultures and peoples, based upon respect for commonly shared values. It is through this dialogue that the world can achieve global visions of sustainable development encompassing observance of human rights, mutual respect and the alleviation of poverty, all of which are at the heart of
UNESCO’S mission and activities.
ArchiAfrika has as its aim to put (modern) African architectural culture on the world map. It offers a platform for the exchange of news and expertise in this field. ArchiAfrika initiates and facilitates research and projects on the terrain of African architecture and architecture in Africa.
ICOMOS, International Council on Monuments and Sites, is concerned about the protection, conservation, management and presentation of more recent forms of cultural heritage that bear witness to intellectual, social, technological or artistic evolution.
THICOM, Tugendhat House International Committee, is the International Expert Committee to advice the City of Brno regarding the implementation of the restoration of the Tugendhat House in Brno according to the principles of the preservation of a monument
The THICOM is a committee of specialists to advise the City of Brno for the evaluation of the technical issues regarding the preparation and implementation of the restoration of the Tugendhat House according to the principles of the preservation of a monument. The THICOM comments on basic conceptual, theoretical and methodological issues regarding the restoration of the Tugendhat House - according to the principles of the preservation of a monument - on important processes of preservation and restoration of the building fabric and on refurbishing the interior and the garden. THICOM is also a institution of the continuous objective information of the national and international audience concerning the preparation and the process of the restoration of the Tugendhat House.
UIA, the International Union of Architects, was founded in Lausanne (Switzerland) on 28th June 1948, to unite the architects of the world without regard to nationality, race, religion, or architectural doctrine, and to federate their national organisations.
