From Ballina to BrusselsShaping European Neighbourhoods at the NEB Festival 2026
From Ballina to Brussels
Accelerating the Green Transition in the natural & built environment
We help companies, individuals and communities design and realise impact architecture,resilient urbanism, future visions & strategies and impact at scale
ACT (Accelerating Change Together) is a social enterprise of architects, urbanists and policy specialists working to accelerate the Green Transition . We are based in the West of Ireland but work across Ireland and Europe.
What our clients say
“ACT is an exciting and innovative social enterprise delivering unique Green Transition design services, translating policy to real-world delivery, at a time when Ireland urgently needs integrated and visionary responses to the climate crisis”
Deirdre MortellCEO, Rethink Ireland
“Working with ACT on the Newtownmountkennedy Town Centre First Plan has been an excellent experience from start to finish. ACT's professionalism, strategic insight, and genuine commitment to community-centred outcomes were evident at every stage of the project.”
Stephen ClarkeTown Regeneration Officer, Wicklow County Council
“For the Ballyforan Area Transition Team (BATT), working with ACT has been the catalyst for transformative change within our peatland community. Guided by the principles of the Just Transition, ACT’s comprehensive design methodology enabled us to co-create a holistic vision that encapsulates Ballyforan’s heritage and aspirations for a sustainable future.”
Ballyforan Area Transition Team CLG
“ACT brought a highly collaborative, thoughtful and community-focused approach to the Pathway to Resilience 2050 project. Their ability to translate complex climate adaptation challenges into a locally grounded and accessible resilience strategy was instrumental in helping shape a shared vision for the An Fál Carrach / Gort an Choirce Decarbonising Zone.”
Lorraine ArbuckleClimate Action Coordinator, Donegal County Council
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- News
- ViewsMore Than a Building: Supporting Rural CommunitiesHow the 2026 Community Centres Investment Fund is helping local groups breathe new life into the heart of rural Ireland.
- NewsACT 2025 Impact ReportDelivering Regenerative Design for People and Planet
- ViewsFrom Mitigation to Imagination: Why the green transition must be beautifulUsing creative climate action and regenerative design to move from imposing solutions to co-creating them.
- NewsACT Celebrates Double Victory at Building of the Year and RDS Foundation AwardsLeading the shift toward a circular built environment.
- NewsACT named Social Enterprise of the Year at national LAMA AwardsProving that design-led social enterprise can deliver impact at scale.