In Europe, a significant portion of the building stock was constructed before the introduction of energy performance standards. Around 75% of our built environment is considered to be energy-inefficient and will need to be renovated if we are to decarbonise the buildings sector and meet the ambition...[more]
The Architects Council of Europe (ACE) welcomes the adoption of the European Union's first MRA on professional qualifications with Canada, marking a significant milestone in international collaboration within the architectural profession. The MRA will make it easier for architects from the E...[more]
Stay updated with the the EU policy and legislative news relevant for the profession, ACE activities as well as links to recent publications, on-going competitions and forthcoming events. Read the latest ACE INFO here. Find more about: - ACE activities; - EU news; - ...[more]
On the way to a more accessible ADC landscape, ARCH-E has launched a survey to learn more about the obstacles architectural offices face when participating in international ADCs and how to lower existing access barriers. The ARCH-E survey aims to bring together professionals such as European archite...[more]
On 21 September, the ACE President Ruth Schagemann participated in the UIA - International Union of Architects off-site side event, in collaboration with UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme), the Brazilian Government, and with the support of the French Government. The event focuse...[more]