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
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.
juli 24, 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.
juli 24, 2026
Bestuur
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.
juli 23, 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
juli 15, 2026
Onze evenementen
- ACE-evenementen
- ACE Leden Organisaties Evenementen
- Architectuurevenementen in Europa
Aankomende evenementen
TAB – Tallinn Architecture Biennale
Architectuurevenementen in Europa
September 9, 2026 –
Sofia, Bulgaria
INTERARCH 2026: A Global Forum for Architecture, Cities, and the Built Environment
ACE Leden Organisaties Evenementen
October 15, 2026 –
Vienna, Austria
anotHERVIEWture AWARD 2026
ACE Leden Organisaties Evenementen
October 22, 2026 –