Culture & Design
Europe Unveils New ‘Bauhaus’ Plan for Mass Building Renovations
- EU Commission seeks drastic cut in emissions from buildings
- Renovation Wave strategy paired with push for novel designs
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The European Union wants to combine its push to cut emissions with a new design style for cities and buildings, in a bid to accelerate a shift to a sustainable economy under its flagship Green Deal strategy.
The European Commission, the EU’s regulatory arm, is seeking to at least double the annual rate of renovations of the continent’s building stock, according to a roadmap published on Wednesday. That could trigger a large-scale transformation of cities, according to Commission President Ursula von der Leyen who vowed to create a hub for architects, engineers, and artists, which will advance sustainable design.