{"id":3633,"date":"2026-04-10T15:00:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T13:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ace-cae.eu\/?post_type=ace-event&p=3633"},"modified":"2026-05-21T20:12:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T18:12:38","slug":"ace-energy-day-at-the-neb-festival","status":"publish","type":"ace-event","link":"https:\/\/ace-cae.eu\/pl\/event\/ace-energy-day-at-the-neb-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Don’t miss the ACE Public seminar “Architecture for Europe\u2019s Housing Future: Beautiful, Affordable, Resilient”2026 EUSEW"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Europe\u2019s built environment is at a crossroads: the intersecting crises of housing affordability, climate change, and public health demand a radical renewal. As Member States implement the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the EU Commission rolls out its Affordable Housing Plan, a holistic design philosophy is essential, not just for individual buildings, but for entire cities, districts, and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This transformation requires embedding the New European Bauhaus (NEB) principles – sustainability, inclusion, and aesthetics – alongside Whole Life Carbon approaches into both professional practice and regulatory frameworks. High-quality architecture plays a pivotal role as a bridge between innovation, sustainability, social cohesion, cultural values, and economic prosperity. By embracing circularity, climate-responsive design, and a focus on health and well-being, we can create a built environment that is regenerative, adaptable, and equipped to meet the needs of future generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As part of the 2026 European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) the Architects\u2019 Council of Europe (ACE) is hosting a public seminar to explore how innovative architectural solutions can address these challenges and how the regulatory framework must evolve to enable them.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is a unique opportunity to connect policy with practice, ensuring that the architectural community\u2019s expertise directly shapes the future of EU initiatives affecting housing and the built environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       When: Thursday, 11 June | 15:00 \u2013 16:30 CET<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Where<\/strong>: COMET Brussels & Online<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b7       Free \/ Registration required via this link.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This session is part of the ACE X ARV NEB Satellite event\u2013 “Delivering Affordable and Climate-Resilient Housing for All” conference.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The session brings together architects, policymakers, and construction stakeholders to showcase exemplary housing projects and discuss regulatory bottlenecks. The program will consist of two interlinked sessions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n