Architectural Policies in Europe

With the support of the Creative Europe programme of the European Union, the Architect's Council of Europe is releasing a new publication presenting the findings of a pan-European survey on architectural policies. Read more.

ACE reaction to the adoption by the European Parliament of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

On 12 March, the European Parliament formally adopted the political agreement reached with the Council of the EU on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The Architects’ Council of Europe congratulates the Parliament for this historic vote, which paves the way for the implementation of the Directive by Member States. Read more.

A/B/C: Gender balance, diversity and inclusion in architecture

With the support of the Creative Europe of the European Union, the ACE is releasing the 'A/B/C: Gender balance, diversity and inclusion in architecture'.
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ACE General Assembly: Re-election of Ruth Schagemann and election of the new Executive Board for 2024/2025

On 23 & 24 November, the Architects’ Council of Europe held its second General Assembly of 2023 in Brussels and online. On this occasion, Ruth Schagemann was unanimously re-elected President of the organisation. The ACE Executive Board membership was also partly renewed.Read more.

High-quality Architecture and Built Environment: a Political Goal

On the occasion of a workshop organised as part of the 2023 UIA World Congress of Architects, the ACE and the UIA released a joint publication entitled 'High-quality Architecture and Built Environment: a Political Goal'.

Upskilling to deliver high-quality architecture for a beautiful, sustainable and inclusive environment

On Thursday 20 April 2023, the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) and the European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE) held a public conference to discuss what are the skills, methods and pedagogies needed for a flourishing and ecologically beneficial architectural practice that addresses the challenges of our turbulent twenty first century. Read more.

THE ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSION IN EUROPE

The 2022 ACE Sector Study is now available on the ACE website and on the ACE Observatory. Read the 2022 ACE Sector Study in PDF Discover the ACE Observatory

SHAPING HIGH-QUALITY BAUKULTUR FOR EUROPE WITH THE DAVOS ALLIANCE

"Tomorrow’s Baukultur is being created today.!" ACE is honoured to be a member of the Davos Alliance Steering Committee. Its aim is the sustainable,quality-oriented management of buildings, infrastructure, public spaces and landscapes for the benefit of all. Read more.

ACE Statement: For affordable and quality housing

Statement by ACE presented on the occasion of the Affordable Housing Activation Forum held in Madrid on 18-20 May 2022.  Read the statement here.

In solidarity with Ukraine

"On behalf of the Architects' Council of Europe and the entire architectural European community, we would like to express to you our support for all Ukrainian architects in the face of the political situation in which Ukraine and its citizens find themselves". Read the ACE statement. ACE members actions and support

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New publication on Architectural Policies in Europe - A panorama of the actors, policies and tools promoting high-quality Architecture and Baukultur as the new political ethos in Europe

20.03.2024

With the support of the Creative Europe programme of the European Union, the Architect's Council of Europe is releasing a new publication presenting the findings of a pan-European survey on architectural policies, providing an overview of the origins and spread of architectural policies across t...

The ACE is saddened to learn of the passing away of Past President Jaume Duró

18.03.2024

The Architects' Council of Europe is saddened to learn of the passing away of Spanish Architect Jaime Duró at the age of 79. He was a Past President of the International Union of Architects (UIA), the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE), the Consejo Superior de los Colegios de Arquitectos de España ...

ACE reaction to the adoption by the European Parliament of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

12.03.2024

Today, the European Parliament formally adopted the political agreement reached with the Council of the EU on the revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) congratulates the Parliament for this historic vote, which paves the way for the...

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ACE Manifesto on the New European Bauhaus

12.02.2024

In September 2020, the President of the European Commission announced the launch of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) in her State of the Union address. The initiative was subsequently embedded in the Renovation Wave strategy, where it is presented as “an interdisciplinary project that will create...

Upskilling to deliver high-quality architecture for a beautiful, sustainable and inclusive environment

15.05.2023

On Thursday 20 April 2023, the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) and the European Association for Architectural Education (EAAE) held a public conference to discuss what are the skills, methods and pedagogies needed for a flourishing and ecologically beneficial architectural practice that...

ACE calls for an ambitious revision of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive

06.02.2023

One of the highest priority is to strengthen Energy Performance Certificates so they reflect validated performance. The primary reasons for this is the performance gap, which undermines the confidence in the certificates, as they do not reflect the actual delivered quality of a project – not...

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