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.
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ACE Eu-funded project
Women: a key to the future of construction sector?
Skills and labour shortages have become a major challenge for the construction industry in the
september 18, 2026
EU Public Procurement Act risks compromising built environment quality and SME access, warns the Architects’ Council of Europe
On 9 September, the European Commission unveiled its long-awaited legislative proposal for a new EU Public Procurement Act. ACE urges co-legislators to address the specific nature of intellectual services, support SMEs access and ensure public investment drives high-quality architecture across Europe.
september 10, 2026
De ACE INFO is uit! Blijf op de hoogte van onze laatste activiteiten!
Stay informed about EU policies, legislative updates relevant to your profession, ACE initiatives, and more!
september 3, 2026
Awards, Events
Innovative Architectural Teaching Takes Centre Stage in Cagliari
ACE strengthens partnership with EAAE at Annual Conference in Cagliari and celebrates the 2026 EAAE X ACE Pedagogy Awards.
september 1, 2026
Onze evenementen
- ACE-evenementen
- ACE Leden Organisaties Evenementen
- Architectuurevenementen in Europa
Aankomende evenementen
10th EESC Liberal Professions Day: Conference – Preparedness in the EU: the role of the liberal professions
EU-evenementen
September 29, 2026 –
Online
ARCH-E x ACE Architectural Design Competitions Webinar — Focus on Romania and Slovakia
Door de EU gefinancierde evenementen van ACE, evenementen van ACE
September 29, 2026 – 2:00 pm
Maijansali Hall, Helsinki Central Library Oodi Töölönlahdenkatu 4, Helsinki, Finland
Shaping the Future with Architectural Design Competitions
Architectuurevenementen in Europa
October 1, 2026 –