On 13 November 2025, the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE), together with the Czech Chamber of Architects (ČKA), held a public conference in Prague to reflect on current challenges and opportunities in delivering affordable, sustainable and high-quality housing across Europe. This event was co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.

ACE President Carl Bäckstrand stressed the urgency of coordinated action: “Europe’s housing crisis calls for creativity, collaboration and courage. It’s time to act—housing is a human right and a foundation for social and environmental well-being. By combining high-quality architecture, impact-driven policies and collaborative approaches, we can create housing that truly meets people’s needs while enriching Europe’s built environment—aligned with the European Green Deal and the New European Bauhaus”.

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Photographer: Ondřej Besperát/ Courtesy of the Czech Architecture Chamber / Česká komora architektů

Prague Declaration : ACE and Housing Europe unite for affordable & quality Housing for all

The conference concluded with the adoption of the Prague Declaration, a joint statement outlining four priorities for policymakers and stakeholders:

1. Housing as a Human Right and Public Asset

2. Renovation First: From Demolition to Reuse and Care

3. Quality by Design: Housing that Enhances Well-Being

4. Innovation and Digitalisation: Tools for Scalable, Sustainable Housing

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Photographer: Ondřej Besperát/ Courtesy of the Czech Architecture Chamber / Česká komora architektů