Mirza & Nacey Research was selected to conduct the first ever pan-European study of the architectural profession. Our methodology was developed in response to a wide-ranging and challenging brief and to a tight budget. The ACE wanted to know the answers to a very large number of questions; rather than rely on information provided by ACE Member Organisations - whose ability to provide this data varied enormously - our solution was to gather data directly from architects. We developed a questionnaire and using an on-line survey conducted the research in 20 languages amongst architects in 32 different countries.

The results of the eigth survey gives detailed facts about the profession and the market. Survey data was analysed and presented for Europe as a whole as well as country-by-country. Economic modelling was used to create market size estimates; opinion data and factual data was sought direct from architects. Research findings were presented to the ACE's General Assembly; our full report is available to all via the ACE website.