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
New ACE publication : ACE 2025 annual report & 2026 outlook
On Friday 24 April 2026 at its General Assembly in Brussels, the Architects’ Council of Europe presented its 2025 Annual Report & 2026 Outlook, summarising the organisation‘s activities for the previous year and plans for the future.
april 24, 2026
Verklaring
ACE–UIA Joint Statement on Architectural Design Competitions : A Key Policy Tool Combining Qualitative and Economic Advantages
On the occasion of the ACE x ARCH-E Conference on Architectural Design Competitions held in Brussels, the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) and the International Union of Architects (UIA) issued a joint statement reaffirming the critical role of architectural design competitions (ADCs) in shaping a high-quality built environment.
april 23, 2026
EU news, Policy, Tribune
Interview with Commissioner Micallef: Architecture at the Heart of Europe’s Future
In this in-depth exchange with the President of the Architects’ Council of Europe, European Commissioner Micallef reflects on the evolving role of architecture across EU policy priorities.
april 21, 2026
Conferentie
Happening next week: Watch the live stream of the ACE X ARCH-E Conference on Architectural Design Competitions on ACE YouTube Channel
Registration is now closed but you can follow the live stream on ACE YouTube channel.
april 17, 2026
Onze evenementen
- ACE-evenementen
- ACE Leden Organisaties Evenementen
- Architectuurevenementen in Europa
Aankomende evenementen
Brussel
Nieuw Europees Bauhaus-festival
EU-evenementen
June 9, 2026 –
Brussel
ACE Energy Day at the NEB Festival
Door de EU gefinancierde evenementen van ACE, evenementen van ACE
June 11, 2026 –
Barcelona, Spain
UIA World Congress of Architects 2026 Barcelona
Architectuurevenementen in Europa
June 28, 2026 –