Annual report and 2020 Outlook

On 29 May 2020 in the framework of its digital General Assembly, the Architects' Council of Europe presented its 2019 Annual Report and 2020 Outlook. Read more

ACE Barcelona Statement: Perspectives: Young Architects’ Forum

On  23  November  2019,  the Architects’  Council  of  Europe organised a  conference  with  the  title 'Perspectives' inviting young  architects  from  all  over  Europe to  express  their  views  on  the  profession and  their  visions  and  aspirations  for  the  future. Read more

Architectural Design Competitions: A Key Policy Tool to Ensure Quality in the Built Environment

The ACE-UIA International Conference on Design Competitions, took place on 25 October 2019 at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. Read more

ACE POLICY SEMINAR ON QUALITY ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR A SUSTAINABLE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

On 2 October 2019, the Architects’ Council of Europe organised in the European Parliament two events aiming to discuss and showcase solutions that architecture can offer for a sustainable and high-quality built environment. Read more

ACE STATEMENT ON ACHIEVING QUALITY IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

On 4 May 2019, in Innsbruck (Austria), the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) presented a Statement on Achieving Quality in the Built Environment, on the occasion of its Conference on the theme “How to Achieve Quality in the Built Environment: Quality assurance tools and systems”. Read more

Leeuwarden Declaration

The Declaration recalls that the adaptive re-use of our built heritage brings multiple benefits to individuals and the society, for present and future generations. Read more

Covid-19: European overview

The Architects’ Council of Europe has been conducting two surveys among its Member Organisations to understand how they are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis, evaluate its initial impact on the architectural profession and market, and collect information about measures put in place to help SMEs and the self-employed to weather the crisis. Read more.

A talk with ...

ACE interviews reflect on the future of architecture and the quality of the built environment. Read more.

The Architectural Profession in Europe 2018

Sixth edition of the Sector Study commissioned by the ACE. This study collects statistical data about architects and their practice. It updates the previous studies and is based on more than 30,000 responses received from architects in 30 EU countries. Read more 

The Voice of Architects in Europe

ACE is the representative organisation for the architectural profession at European level. Its membership consists of regulatory and professional representative bodies throughout Europe. Through them, the ACE represents the interests of over 575.000 architects. More info
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