Rebuilding Ukraine: How architecture can contribute to building back better

The Royal Academy, Bloxhub, andel, the Danish Architects' Association and BL invite you to a seminar on the role that architects worldwide can play in a strategic, socially responsible and sustainable reconstruction of Ukraine.

As the war continues to devastate the Ukrainian society the challenge of  rebuilding the country grows. The Ukrainian population faces immediate threats for the coming winter and while the long-term consequences of the war are still impossible to foresee, it is apparent that the rebuild of Ukraine will call for an international collaborative effort.

As architects and stakeholders in the built environment we have a  significant role to play in ensuring a rebuild that is both strategic,  socially responsible, and sustainable. In this seminar we hope to begin an international collective commitment with the ambition of building Ukraine back better.

Programme

13.00 Welcome 
Welcome by the seminar host; BLOXhub Science Director Pernille Berg on behalf of the organizers

Opening statement by Mykhailo Vydoinyk,  ambassador of Ukraine to the Kingdom of Denmark 

Opening statement by Oleksandr Chyzhevsky,  president of the National Union of Architects of Ukraine

13.20 The situation in Ukraine and what architects can do 
Keynote by Olena Oliynyk, D.Sc., D.Arch. Vice- President, National Union of Architects of Ukraine

13.40 Rebuilding housing in a both fast and sustainable manor. 
How can architects provide quality housing in a rapid pace without compromising our global  responsibility for the planetary boundaries?
Keynote address by Bent Madsen, BL – Danish Federation of Non-Profit Housing Providers,  President of Housing Europe

Panel discussion with

• Bent Madsen, CEO, BL – Danish Federation of Non-Profit Housing Providers, President of Housing Europe 
• Anna Kyrii, Representative of the National Union of Architects of Ukraine 
• Ruta Leitanaite, Board member ACE, President of Architects Association of Lithuania
• Søren Nielsen, partner, Vandkunsten Architects 

14.40 Short break

14.50 Building back local culture
How can we rebuild internationally while enhancing local identity, culture and building practices?
Keynote address by Henriette Ejstrup, Assistant Professor, Royal Danish Academy - CINARK

Panel discussion with 

• Henriette Ejstrup, Assistant Professor, Royal Danish Academy - CINARK, 
• Oleksandr Chyzhevsky, president of the National Union of Architects of Ukraine 
• Anton Ryslinge, CEO/General Secretary, Architects without Borders DK
• Ingeborg Hau, Partner, Andel

15.50 — Collaboration across borders
How can the international community of architects engage in and commit to the short- and long-term strategy for building back Ukraine from a distance? Keynote address by Jan Gehl, founder Gehl Architects 

Panel discussion with

• Jan Gehl, founder Gehl Architects 
• Olena Oliynyk, D.Sc., D.Arch. Vice-President, National Union of Architects of Ukraine 
• Natalie Mossin, Head of Institute, Royal Danish Academy, Vice-president UIA (Region 1)
• Lars Autrup, CEO the Danish Association of Architects 

16.50 Closing remarks by BLOXhub Science Director Pernille Berg on behalf of the organizers

17.00 Reception