ACE discusses Europe’s housing challenges with the European Commission’s Task Force on Housing

The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to exchange views on how Europe can tackle housing affordability, accelerate the renovation of the existing building stock, and ensure that future housing solutions foster healthy, inclusive, and resilient living environments.

24 heinäkuun, 2026

USquare Brussels: From Military Enclave to Urban Campus, transforming a former military site into a new urban district

Yesterday, ACE visited U-Square Brussels, a project that exemplifies how architecture can transform existing places into resilient, inclusive, and future-oriented environments.

24 heinäkuun, 2026

Hallintotapa

UIA General Assembly elects Council for the 2026–2029 term

The General Assembly of the International Union of Architects (UIA), held in Barcelona, has elected the members of the UIA Council for the 2026–2029 term.

23 heinäkuun, 2026

Events, Exhibition

“Form Follows Transformation” Begins Its European Journey in Barcelona

As part of the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 in Barcelona, the Architects’ Council of Europe premiered its exhibition “Form Follows Transformation: Moments that Redefine Europe’s Existing Buildings

15 heinäkuun, 2026

Conference, Events

ACE Hosts High-Level Debate on the Future of Europe’s Existing Buildings at the UIA World Congress

On 29 June 2026, in the framework of the UIA World Congress of Architects in Barcelona, the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) organised the policy seminar “Form Follows Transformation: Moments that Redefine Europe’s Existing Buildings.”

13 heinäkuun, 2026

Romanian Order of Architects Holds National Conference 2026

The National Conference of the Romanian Order of Architects (OAR) took place on 20–21 June 2026, bringing together territorial delegates and members of the National Council for two days of institutional review, strategic discussion, and elections for the 2026–2030 mandate.

23 kesäkuun, 2026

EU news

ACE welcomes the Joint Declaration “Europe for Culture, Culture for Europe”

The Architects’ Council of Europe warmly welcomes the Joint Declaration “Europe for Culture, Culture for Europe”, signed on 18 June 2026 by the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, and the European Commission. The Declaration places culture at the heart of EU policymaking and recognises its strategic role in shaping Europe’s future.

19 kesäkuun, 2026

A Shared Commitment to Deliver Affordable and Climate-Resilient Housing for All

On 11 June 2026, the Architects’ Council of Europe joined Housing Europe, EUROCITIES, UN-Habitat and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) in adopting the joint declaration “Delivering Affordable and Climate-Resilient Housing for All” at the New European Bauhaus Festival.

19 kesäkuun, 2026

Events, Policy

ACE Policy Seminar Explored Pathways to Deliver Affordable and Climate-Resilient Housing in Europe

On 11 June 2026, during the European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW), ACE hosted the public seminar “Delivering Affordable and Climate-Resilient Housing for All”.

19 kesäkuun, 2026

ACE Eu-funded project

Wrap-up of the European Council for Construction Research, Development and Innovation (ECCREDI) Meeting at ACE

On 16 June, representatives from the design and construction sector met at ACE offices to strengthen cooperation on research and innovation for the built environment.

17 kesäkuun, 2026