Architects' Council of Europe

11/06/2026

08/06/2026

Wie kann Architektur dazu beitragen, bezahlbaren und resilienten Wohnraum für alle in Europa zu schaffen? 🌍🏘️

Der Architects' Council of Europe (ACE) veranstaltet am 11. Juni im Rahmen der European Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) 2026 das öffentliche Seminar “Delivering Affordable and Climate-Resilient Housing for All”.

Während die EU wichtige Initiativen wie die und den Plan für bezahlbaren Wohnraum vorantreibt, kommt Architekt:innen eine entscheidende Rolle bei der Schaffung nachhaltiger, inklusiver und resilienter Orte zu.

Das Seminar widmet sich innovativen Lösungsansätzen im Wohnbau, und wie EU-Policies hochwertige, klimagerechte Ansätze besser unterstützen können.

📅 11. Juni 2026
🕒 15:00–16:30 Uhr MEZ
📍 COMET Brüssel & online
🎟️ Kostenlose Teilnahme (Anmeldung erforderlich)

Anmeldelink 👉 https://ace-cae.eu/event/ace-energy-day-at-the-neb-festival/

Die Veranstaltung ist Teil der ACE x Green Deal ARV NEB Satellite Event Series und des New European Bauhaus Festivals. Co-finanziert durch das Programm der Europäischen Union.

08/06/2026

How can Europe deliver that is and scalable?

Housing remains one of Europe's greatest challenges. How can we create homes that are not only affordable, but also environmentally responsible and capable of meeting growing demand?

Join us on Thursday 11 June for the ACE Public Seminar: Architecture for Europe's Housing Future: Beautiful, Affordable, Resilient.

We are pleased to welcome Luca Volpi, architect, sustainability consultant and partner at Societat Orgànica, who will share his expertise and insights on shaping a more resilient housing future for Europe.

Luca will present , an innovative project demonstrating how sustainable housing can be delivered rapidly while building the skills and workforce needed for wider adoption across Europe. "WikiHousing Barcelona is a building. But it is much more: it is a story, it is a process, it is a methodology to rapidly deliver affordable and sustainable housing in the heart of the city and, at the same time, to upskill the workforce we need to scale it across Europe."

Learn more about the project:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=lPjo2631Rtk

ACE Energy Day at the NEB Festival Registration
When? 11 June 2026 | 15:00–16:30 CET
Where? COMET Brussels & Online
🎟️ Only a few places remain available on-site — online participation is still available.
Register now:
https://www.eventbrite.be/e/delivering-affordable-and-climate-resilient-housing-for-all-tickets-1987982141099?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you in Brussels or online!

05/06/2026

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

Stay informed about policies, legislative updates relevant to your profession, ACE initiatives, and more! Explore recent publications, ongoing competitions, and upcoming events.

Find more about:

– ACE activities
– EU news
– Highlights from our Member Organisations ;
– EU-funded projects news
And so much more to discover!

🟢 Read the ACE INFO
https://bit.ly/4at82eI

New European Bauhaus UIA World Congress of Architects Barcelona 2026

05/06/2026

Speaker Spotlight | Greta Tresserra
The countdown to the New European Bauhaus 2026 continues!

Architect and sustainability consultant Greta Tresserra works at the intersection of , resilience, affordable housing and cultural heritage, helping turn sustainability ambitions into action across Europe. She is also the Co-chair of ACE Sustainable Architecture work group.

At the NEB Festival Forum 2026, she will moderate the session "Building Europe's Future: Transforming the Construction Sector for a Climate-Neutral, Circular and Competitive Economy".

Greta will also contribute to Satellite Events on housing and heritage-led renovation.

Join us at the and be part of the conversation on shaping a more sustainable, resilient and beautiful built environment.

Read more on ACE website: https://ace-cae.eu/news/join-us-during-the-neb-festival/

03/06/2026

is a tool to improve life.

The countdown to the New European Bauhaus 2026 continues, and today we are pleased to spotlight one of the Festival’s inspiring speakers: Anna Heringer.

Anna Heringer became internationally known through the METI School in Rudrapur, Bangladesh—a pioneering project demonstrating how local materials, traditional knowledge and community participation can create architecture that is both innovative and sustainable. Since then, she has completed projects across Asia, Africa and Europe, while teaching at leading institutions including Harvard University, ETH Zürich and the University of Liechtenstein.

Her work promotes natural building materials such as earth, bamboo and timber, while highlighting architecture’s role in social, environmental and economic development.

Reflecting on the importance of sharing resources and rethinking how we live together, Heringer told ACE:

💬 “We have to share resources, we have to share spaces, and then we can create better qualities. If we share things as a total, we possess more as a community.”

For Heringer, responding to today’s challenges is not simply about technological innovation. It requires a renewed commitment to people, communities and the responsible use of local resources. Sustainable architecture should strengthen local economies, value craftsmanship and reconnect the built environment with nature.

🟢 Join us at the New European Bauhaus Festival 2026 to hear Anna Heringer’s vision for a more sustainable, inclusive and beautiful future.

🟢 Read ACE’s interview with Anna Heringer:https://bit.ly/4dO8NkM

02/06/2026

Happening next week!
How can help deliver affordable, climate-resilient housing for all across Europe?
Join us on 11 June during European Sustainable Energy Week for the public seminar:Delivering Affordable and Climate-Resilient Housing for All.

As the EU advances key initiatives such as the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) and the Affordable Housing Plan, architects and urban designers have a crucial role to play in shaping sustainable, inclusive and resilient communities.

This seminar will explore innovative housing approaches and discuss how European policies and regulatory frameworks can better support high-quality, climate-responsive design. Bringing together architects, policymakers and built environment stakeholders, the event aims to bridge policy and practice and contribute to the future of housing in Europe.

🟢Programme highlights
• Welcome and introduction by Judit Kimpian (ACE Executive Board Member) and Greta Tresserra (Co-Chair, ACE Sustainable Architecture Work Group)
• Case studies presented by:
– Luca Volpi (WikiHousing Barcelona)
– Mellis Haward (Archio Ltd)
– Niki Gaitani (NTNU)
– Lorenzo Pagliano (UNEP-WCMC representative)
• Panel discussion moderated by Gearóid Carvill (Co-Chair, ACE Sustainable Architecture Work Group)

When? Thursday, 11 June 2026
15:00–16:30 CET
Where: COMET Brussels, Place Stéphanie 20, 1050 Brussels & online
🎟️ Free participation – registration required

🟢 Info & registration; https://ace-cae.eu/event/ace-energy-day-at-the-neb-festival/

This event is part of the ACE x Green Deal ARV NEB Satellite Event Series on Delivering Affordable and Climate-Resilient Housing for All and contributes to the New European Bauhaus Festival.

The event is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.

Europe’s built environment is at a crossroads: the intersecting crises of housing affordability, climate change,

02/06/2026

Hi“First life, then spaces, then buildings.
The other way around never works.”
— Jan Gehl, Danish architect and urban design consultant based in

The countdown to the New European Bauhaus Festival 2026 has begun.

Over the coming days, we'll help you get Festival-ready: what to see, who to listen to, and which conversations are shaping the future of Europe's built environment.

From affordable and climate-resilient to and -led , ACE and its partners will contribute to discussions on how can help deliver a more and future.

At the heart of the New European Bauhaus lies a simple but powerful idea: places should be designed around people's needs, aspirations and everyday lives.

🟢 Follow us this week as we spotlight the key events, speakers and initiatives.

Find ACE at the NEB Festival—see where to meet us and what not to miss:
https://ace-cae.eu/news/join-us-during-the-neb-festival/

28/05/2026

We love /// We Share

We are pleased to share the open call for the second cohort of Pioneering Places — the flagship programme of the Davos Baukultur Alliance, supporting places and regions committed to quality-led urban development.

At a moment when cities and territories are rethinking how they grow, regenerate, and care for their communities, Pioneering Places offers a platform for ambitious local initiatives to connect with international expertise, exchange knowledge, and advance meaningful transformation through .

The programme invites applications from places where critical decisions are actively shaping the future of the built environment — from public space and infrastructure to policy, culture, landscape, and regeneration.

Selected participants will have the opportunity to:
• accelerate a strategic urban initiative
• engage with leading international experts and institutions
• contribute to new models for inclusive, sustainable, and liveable places
• amplify their work within a global network and platform

An inspiring initiative demonstrating how design quality, collaboration, and long-term vision can shape better futures for cities and communities worldwide.

https://wefglobal.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4IV5H7oEUaBC3zM

World Economic Forum

28/05/2026

International architectural competition

We are pleased to share the launch of the international architectural competition for the Christo and Jeanne-Claude Center for Contemporary Art in Gabrovo, Bulgaria.

Initiated by the Municipality of Gabrovo, the competition seeks a visionary proposal for the adaptive reuse of the former Textile Technical School — a site deeply connected to Christo’s hometown and the material legacy of textiles that resonates with the artists’ practice.

More than a museum, the future center is envisioned as a living platform for artistic production, experimentation, education, and public engagement. The project will include exhibition spaces, artist residencies, workshops, educational programs, research initiatives, and public amenities designed to foster cultural exchange and creativity.

Participants are invited to imagine a project that:
• preserves and reinterprets the existing architectural heritage
• strengthens the connection to the Yantra River and surrounding public spaces
• creates inclusive and flexible environments for art and community life
• integrates sustainable and intelligent design strategies
• reflects the spirit of freedom, imagination, and transformation associated with Christo and Jeanne-Claude

Bringing together an internationally recognized jury of architects, curators, and cultural leaders, the competition marks an important step toward establishing a new cultural landmark for Bulgaria and the international contemporary art community.

https://competition.cjcenter.gabrovo.bg/en/