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
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
Conference, Events
ACE Hosts High-Level Debate on the Future of Europe’s Existing Buildings at the UIA World Congress
On 29 June 2026, in the framework of the UIA World Congress of Architects in Barcelona, the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE) organised the policy seminar “Form Follows Transformation: Moments that Redefine Europe’s Existing Buildings.”
juli 13, 2026
Romanian Order of Architects Holds National Conference 2026
The National Conference of the Romanian Order of Architects (OAR) took place on 20–21 June 2026, bringing together territorial delegates and members of the National Council for two days of institutional review, strategic discussion, and elections for the 2026–2030 mandate.
juni 23, 2026
EU news
ACE welcomes the Joint Declaration “Europe for Culture, Culture for Europe”
The Architects’ Council of Europe warmly welcomes the Joint Declaration “Europe for Culture, Culture for Europe”, signed on 18 June 2026 by the European Parliament, the Council of Europe, and the European Commission. The Declaration places culture at the heart of EU policymaking and recognises its strategic role in shaping Europe’s future.
juni 19, 2026
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