The spiritual capital of the Kingdom is preparing to host the 39th National Architect’s Day, under the High Patronage of His Majesty King Mohammed VI. This event, organized by the National Council of the Order of Architects (CNOA) in partnership with the Ministry of National Territorial Planning, Urban Planning, Housing and City Policy, will be held on January 14 in Fez.
The theme chosen for this edition, “The Citizen Architect facing climate change: The issue of Energy and Water”, highlights the essential role of architects in the fight against the effects of climate change.
Since its creation, National Architect’s Day has paid tribute to the historic speech delivered by the late His Majesty King Hassan II on January 14, 1986 in Marrakech. This year, the theme at the center of the event reflects a desire to respond to the major climatic challenges affecting Morocco, in particular prolonged droughts, water shortages and ecological disruptions.
During the 2024 Throne Day, His Majesty King Mohammed VI highlighted the seriousness of the water problem: “One of the major challenges is the water problem, which continues to become more complex due to drought, the impact of climate change and natural growth in demand.
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Faced with these challenges, architects are called upon to play a vital role by proposing innovative, sustainable solutions adapted to local specificities. The mobilization of professionals in the sector is central to transforming these challenges into opportunities and building resilient infrastructures.
As is the annual tradition, members of the National Council of the Order of Architects (CNOA) and the presidents of the Regional Councils will go, this Tuesday, January 7, 2025, to the Mohammed V Mausoleum in Rabat to pay homage to the late His Majesty the King Mohammed V and the late His Majesty King Hassan II, may God have them in His holy mercy. A solemn moment which reaffirms the attachment of Moroccan architects to the fundamental values of the Kingdom and their loyalty to the visionary heritage of the Sovereigns.
The National Architect’s Day will offer conferences and debates around the sustainable management of energy and water. These exchanges aim to define architectural strategies capable of strengthening the resilience of Moroccan buildings and cities. To this end, Chakib Benabdellah, President of the CNOA, declared: “As architects, we have a civic responsibility of prime importance. Our designs must anticipate future climate crises while meeting present needs. This day is a call for collective mobilization to place architecture at the service of sustainability and the preservation of our resources. »
This edition is intended to be an opportunity to reaffirm the role of architecture in the face of climate realities and create a collaborative dynamic between professionals, decision-makers and citizens.
