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  • Jan Kasl / President of the Czech Chamber of Architects:

"As Czech Chamber of Architects, we are very proud to host ACE conference on Affordable and Quality Housing for All in Prague.

Architects shall bring their visions how to reduce housing shortage and design not only affordable but sustainable and quality housing to all Europeans, following ideas of New European Bauhaus – sustainability, inclusion and aesthetics!

Together with politicians, we must avoid repeting the mistakes of the second half of the last century – designing prefabricated housing estates on the outskirts of expanding cities, with poor construction details, high energy consumption and maintenance cost, which sometimes turned into ghettos with socio-pathological consequences for society.

Politicians should create conditions for affordable, sustainable, and high-quality housing within existing urban structures, fulfilling principles of social inclusion of all citizens."

  • Carl Bäckstrand / President of the Architects’ Council of Europe

 “Europe’s housing crisis calls for creativity, collaboration and courage.  It’s time to act—housing is a human right and a foundation for social and environmental well-being. 

By combining high-quality architecture, impact-driven policies, and collaborative approaches, we can create housing that truly meets people’s needs while enriching Europe’s built environment—aligned with the European Green Deal and the New European Bauhaus.  

Join us on 13/11 at the ACE–CKA Conference to discover innovative ideas and best practices for affordable, sustainable, and high-quality housing that supports both people and the planet."

  • Petr Kulhánek / Minister for Regional Development of the Czech Republic:

"The development of Czech regions must be balanced, and disparities between them need to be reduced. This is only possible if we have a detailed understanding of the needs and problems of the regions directly from the ground. The development and qualitative growth of the entire country will always be determined by its weakest parts."

  • Andreas Schieder / Member of the European Parliament:

"The HOUS-Committee plays a crucial role in shaping policies that strengthen the democratic, social and economic fabric of our Union. Today, Europe faces a deepening housing crisis — driven by many factors, from rising costs and speculation to the lack of social and affordable housing. This is not just an economic issue, but a social one that affects millions of citizens across the EU. Our goal must be clear: to ensure that everyone has access to decent, affordable and sustainable housing. That’s why input from experts is so important — it helps us understand the complex roots of the problem and design practical, evidence-based solutions that can finally make a difference."