Shaping digital change in architecture: A conversation with Peter Hyttel and Bledion Baraliu

Following our opening conversation with ACE President Daniel Fügenschuh, our series on the renewed ACE

7 Tetor, 2026

World Architecture Day 2026: Housing is a Human Right. Build It.

The theme of World Habitat Day 2026 is “Adequate Housing for All”, drawing attention to the global housing crisis

5 Tetor, 2026

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.”

29 Shtator, 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.

28 Shtator, 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.

18 Shtator, 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.

10 Shtator, 2026

The ACE INFO is out! Stay updated with our latest activities!

Stay informed about EU policies, legislative updates relevant to your profession, ACE initiatives, and more!

3 Shtator, 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.

1 Shtator, 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.

25 Gusht, 2026

Events

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.

17 Gusht, 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.

24 Korrik, 2026

Sustainable architecture

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.

24 Korrik, 2026

Governance

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.

23 Korrik, 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

15 Korrik, 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."

13 Korrik, 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.

23 Qershor, 2026