Bepleiten van hoogwaardige architectuur
ACE is de representatieve organisatie voor het architectenberoep op Europees niveau. Door zijn 53 Member Organisations, ACE vertegenwoordigt de belangen van meer dan een half miljoen architecten uit 36 landen in Europa.
Its membership includes the regulatory and professional representative bodies from all EU Member States; 6 Observer Members from EU Accession Countries and a potential candidate country (Serbia, Ukraine, Montenegro, the Republic of North Macedonia, Moldova and Kosovo); as well as Members with special status (the UK, Switzerland and Norway).
De missie van ACE is:
- Beïnvloeden, door middel van belangenbehartiging, EU-wetgeving & beleid dat van invloed is op onze strategische prioriteiten;
- een invloedrijke en gewaardeerde bron van gezaghebbende informatie zijn voor het architectenberoep in Europa;
- Optreden als de gemeenschappelijke stem van het architectenberoep in de Europese instellingen;
- een doeltreffend genetwerkt vertegenwoordigend orgaan zijn voor architecten en praktijken in de EU;
- Creëer een faciliterende praktijk- en regelgevingsomgeving voor architecten & -praktijken;
- Demonstreer de rol van architecten bij het creëren van een echt concurrerend, verrijkend en duurzaam Europa.
580 000
Architecten in Europa
According to ACE 2024 Sector study, there are 580 000 architects across 30 European countries, marking an 8% increase over the past decade. The profession is approaching gender parity, women now represent 45% of professionals. Most architects work full-time, and a significant portion, 46%, are practice owners or principals, many operating as small, independent firms. More work as Principals now compared with 10 years ago.
ACE HUB
Introducing the ACE HUB: The ultimate one-stop app for architects in Europe
ACE HUB is now live. The official app of the Architects’ Council of Europe is designed for architects across Europe, offering a dedicated platform for professional networking, knowledge exchange, and staying up to date with the latest architectural events—all in one place.
Wat is een Ace Hub?
ACE HUB is a one-stop-shop that connects architects from across Europe in a dynamic and seamless way. Whether you’re seeking to expand your professional network, collaborate on projects, or stay informed about architectural events, ACE HUB has it all.
ARCH-E now live on the ACE website!
ARCH-E is now part of the ACE Architectural Design Competitions webpage. Discover research, tools, the ARCH-E Network, ADC map, glossary, and evaluation tool—all now accessible through ACE.
Co-funded by the European Union under the Creative Europe (CREA) framework.
Nieuws
Beleid
European Commission open Consultations of Interest to Architects
The European Commission has launched several open consultations relevant to the architectural profession.
januari 27, 2026
Bestuur
ACE Kicks Off New Mandate with First Executive Board Meeting of the Year in Brussels
New year. New Executive Board.
januari 27, 2026
Overeenkomsten inzake wederzijdse erkenning
EU–Canada Mutual Recognition Agreement for Architects Enters into Force
On 18 December 2025, the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on professional qualifications for architects between the European Union and Canada became legally binding and entered into force.
januari 26, 2026
ADC
New international design competition “Mureș Parks, Târgu Mureș”
Launch announcement by the Order of Architects of Romania (OAR).
januari 15, 2026
Onze evenementen
- ACE-evenementen
- ACE Leden Organisaties Evenementen
- Architectuurevenementen in Europa
Aankomende evenementen
Hybride
The CETA Series: Canada-EU Mutual Recognition Agreement for Architects
ACE Events, Architecture Events in Europe, EU events
February 3, 2026 – 5:15 pm
Barcelona, Spain
1st NEB Academy Conference: “Training the European building sector for a regenerative and resilient future”.
Architectuurevenementen in Europa
February 27, 2026 –
Brussel
Register today! Join us for the ARCH-E Conference on Architectural Design Competitions – 23 April 2026
Door de EU gefinancierde evenementen van ACE, evenementen van ACE
April 23, 2026 –