Some 380 completed buildings are described with the technical data of each structure, illustrations, and sketches. These projects are arranged alphabetically by country and by architect, illustrating the exemplary structures both of internationally famous names as well as of lesser known architects. An advisory board of internationally renowned architeectural theorists and architects has selected some 50 buildings. These projects are described comprehensively and are fully illustrated in color.
Countries affiliated with the UIA include: Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Chile, People's Republic of China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, France, Georgia, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea (South), Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, The Netherlands, Norway, Paraguay, Peru, The Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom and USA.