Carl Bäckstrand has for a long time worked with the important issue of sustainability and climate change. He also has an impressive international experience and is a strong voice for increased architectural quality in the industry. He has now been appointed to the Architects Council of Europe (ACE).

ACE is a non-profit organization founded in 1990. Since then its governance has steadily evolved in order to achieve its aims and objectives. The working structure of the ACE is devised in such a way that it maintains and ensures a high level of effectiveness within the realm of European architectural and professional policy.