Preparedness by Design: ACE President addresses the 10th EESC Liberal Professions Day

“We can no longer design our buildings and cities for historical climate averages; we must design for future extremes.”

septembrie 29, 2026

“The Work Groups are at the heart of ACE”: A conversation with President Daniel Fügenschuh

In this first interview in a series on the renewed Work Groups, ACE President Daniel Fügenschuh explains why strengthening them has been a priority for the 26-27 Executive Board.

septembrie 28, 2026

ACE Eu-funded project

Women: a key to the future of construction sector? Insights from the BUSUnited CoP 7 European Synergies webinar.

Attracting more women to construction is not only a matter of equality: it is essential for ensuring the sector’s future.

septembrie 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.

septembrie 10, 2026

ACE INFO este afară! Rămâneți la curent cu cele mai recente activități ale noastre!

Informați-vă cu privire la politicile UE, la actualizările legislative relevante pentru profesia dumneavoastră, la inițiativele ACE și multe altele!

septembrie 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.

septembrie 1, 2026

artificial intelligence, Policy, Publications

AI in Architecture: Good Practices from Across Europe

The European Commission's call for evidence on AI in the Cultural and Creative Sectors is open until 11 September 2026.

august 25, 2026

Evenimente

Beijing named UNESCO-UIA World Capital of Architecture for 2029

The city of Beijing has been officially designated as World Capital of Architecture for 2029.

august 17, 2026

Policy, Sustainable architecture

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.

iulie 24, 2026

Arhitectură durabilă

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.

iulie 24, 2026

Guvernanța

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.

iulie 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

iulie 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."

iulie 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.

iunie 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.

iunie 19, 2026

A Shared Commitment to Deliver Affordable and Climate-Resilient Housing for All

On 11 June 2026, the Architects' Council of Europe joined Housing Europe, EUROCITIES, UN-Habitat and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GlobalABC) in adopting the joint declaration “Delivering Affordable and Climate-Resilient Housing for All” at the New European Bauhaus Festival.

iunie 19, 2026