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IAF Autumn 2026
Combining annual favourites like Open House Dublin with brand new offerings and new, long-term projects just underway, our autumn programme reflects the IAF’s continued commitment to making more room for more people to experience and engage with the transformational potential of architecture, advocating for it as a vital part of civic engagement, climate action, and social and cultural connection.
New Life Old Buildings webinars
22–23 October, 1–2pm
New Life Old Buildings is our national programme exploring how caring for the buildings we already have can help shape more connected, sustainable and resilient places.
Following on from the in-person events in Limerick in September, we invite you to join us for two insightful webinars that will conclude New Life Old Buildings 2026.
What's On
The Scale of Distance
19.08.26–18.11.26
The Scale of Distance with Déirdre McKenna
21.10.26
New Life Old Buildings webinars
22.10.26–23.10.26
Public Domain: Migrants
29.10.26
Open Call: Worlds on Film
20.10.26
The Scale of Distance with Ray Dinh
18.11.26
Projects & Activities
The Reason of Towns
A national and international touring exhibition with architect Valerie Mulvin, that gathered crowds to discuss the past, present and future of towns in Ireland.
Open House Dublin
IAF’s flagship festival that celebrates great architecture, urban design and the people that contribute to the culture, creation and care of Dublin.
Bog Bothy
A climate-action project in partnership with 12th Field and co-created with communities, this is a collection of new work, built outcomes and ambitious proposals towards a new peatlands architecture.
Architects in Schools
IAF’s flagship national learning programme working with students, teachers and architects in secondary schools to empower young people to have their voices heard, making a difference today for their built futures tomorrow.
gapLab
IAF’s innovative programme to support creative risk and innovation among graduate architects, advancing new thinking and knowledge in architecture, and providing opportunities for their work to be shared with public audiences.
Support us and help shape a better built environment for everyone. Your support empowers IAF to deliver community-led events, educational programmes and creative collaborations that deepen public engagement with architecture across Ireland.
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