The Architects’ Council of Europe has released a new publication reflecting on more than 20 years of participation in European Union–funded research and innovation projects.
Through programmes such as Horizon Europe, LIFE, „Творческа Европа“, Erasmus+ и Interreg, ACE has contributed architectural expertise to projects addressing climate action, urban resilience, digitalisation, cultural heritage and social inclusion. Acting as both project partner and knowledge broker, ACE helps ensure that research outcomes support professional practice and inform European policymaking.
From climate positive communities to heritage preservation powered by digital tools, these initiatives confirm that innovation is a vital driver of architectural excellence – and that ACE’s role in connecting research, policy and practice is indispensable to shaping the built environment Europe needs.” Dubravko Bačic, Past ACE Executive Board Member, Research & Development Coordinator
The publication presents ACE’s past and current project portfolio and highlights the added value of architectural knowledge in EU research initiatives. It also illustrates how early engagement in projects enables ACE to bring architectural perspectives into research design, methodologies and expected impacts.
“As we refine the sensitivity to contemporary issues of climate change, housing crises, pressures of migration, enormous man-made disasters, our response must be to keep articulating how our skills, knowledge and competence can utilise available resources to envision, design and make our space liveable, safe, with dignity, prosperity, inclusivity, pride, joy and identity. This booklet gives us an added confidence that the EU funded research and innovation projects are for us to choose with measured confidence and enthusiasm”. Selma Harrington, Chair, ACE EU Projects Workgroup; Past President
By documenting these experiences, Building Knowledge reaffirms ACE’s commitment to research, collaboration and advocacy, and to strengthening the role of architects in shaping a sustainable, inclusive and high-quality built environment across Europe.
“For ACE this process is far more than a funding opportunity – it is a direct way to influence European research agendas so that they address issues that are central to architectural practice. By participating from the outset, ACE ensures that architectural perspectives shape research questions, methodologies and expected outcomes. This means that project results can directly feed into ACE’s advocacy on policy priorities such as high-quality architecture, sustainable and responsible design, the cultural values of Baukultur and the professional capacity needed for Europe’s green and digital transitions”. Larissa De Rosso, EU Funding & Projects Manager
Изтеглете публикацията to explore how 20 years of EU-funded collaboration have strengthened architectural practice, informed policy and contributed to a better built environment across Europe.
