Advocating for high-quality architecture
ACE is the representative organisation for the architectural profession at European level. Through its 52 Member Organisations, ACE represents the interests of over half a million architects from 36 countries in Europe.
Its membership currently consists of 52 Member Organisations, including the regulatory and professional representative bodies in all EU Member States, 6 Observers Members (Serbia, Kosovo, Ukraine, Montenegro, Republic of North Macedonia and Moldova) from the Accession Countries plus Members with special status (UK, Switzerland and Norway).
ACE’s Mission is to:
- Influence, through advocacy, EU legislation & policies that impact on our strategic priorities;
- Be an influential and valued source of authoritative information for the architectural profession in Europe;
- Act as the unified voice of the architectural profession in the European institutions;
- Be an effectively networked representative body for EU architects and practices;
- Create an enabling practice and regulatory environment for architects & practices;
- Demonstrate the role of architects in creating a truly competitive, enriching and sustainable Europe.
580 000
Architects in Europe
According to ACE 2024 Sector study, there are now 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
We are thrilled to announce the launch of ACE HUB, the official app from the Architects’ Council of Europe (ACE), designed specifically for architects across Europe. ACE HUB is your go-to platform for professional networking, knowledge sharing, and keeping up-to-date with the latest architectural events—all at your fingertips.
Vad är ACE HUB?
ACE HUB är en one-stop-shop som förbinder arkitekter från hela Europa på ett dynamiskt och sömlöst sätt. Oavsett om du vill utöka ditt professionella nätverk, samarbeta i projekt eller hålla dig informerad om arkitektoniska evenemang, har ACE HUB allt.
Nyheter
Architecture’s Value to Society
On World Architecture Day, 6 October, an international conference took place at Casa da Arquitectura in Matosinhos, co-organised by OA and ACE.
oktober 7, 2025
Evenemang
ACE at the Architecture festival in Sarajevo
At the Days of Architecture festival in Sarajevo (26–28 September 2025), ACE EB Board Member and Coordinator for Research and Innovation, Dubravko Bačić, represented the Architects’ Council of Europe at the Round Table of the NEB Forum BiH.
oktober 1, 2025
Conference
After the Project – What happens after a public works tender?
On 24 September in Rome, the Consiglio Nazionale Architetti Pianificatori Paesaggisti e Conservatori (CNAPPC) presented the results
september 24, 2025
Publikationer
New publication: Architecture Awards as Instruments of Systemic Change
Across Europe, architectural awards showcase excellence in design—but the definition of “excellence” often differs greatly.
september 23, 2025
Our Events
- ACE Events
- ACE Members Organisations Events
- Architecture events in Europe
Upcoming Events
online
Introducing RIBA’s Future Business of Architecture Conference and Programme
ACE Members Organisations Events
October 8, 2025 –
Halle 45, Hauptstraße 17-19, 55120 Mainz
The Architects’ Chamber of Rhineland-Palatinate is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a Future Congress
ACE Members Organisations Events
October 10, 2025 –
Online
From Case-by-Case to Scalable Solutions: Typology Approaches in Historical Building Renovation – October 15, 2025
EU-finansierade ACE-evenemang, ACE-evenemang
October 15, 2025 – 11:00 am