The built environment is responsible for at least 40% of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions. For the Alps, the crucial challenge is to effectively use local resources while ensuring consistent application of EU regulations and promoting the adoption of common standards throughout the entire construction value chain.
BAUHALPS addresses these challenges by developing and testing a model that innovatively combines the concepts of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) with sustainability measurements and indicators. With the support of local communities, the project merges sustainable, aesthetic, and cultural aspects in the Alpine construction sector.
The project consortium consists of 13 partners from Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany, Slovenia, and Austria. The main expected project outcomes are:
- Bauhalps Model: Development of a Circular Building model based on the principles of the New European Bauhaus (NEB), adapted to the specificities of each region.
- Bauhalps Toolkit for evaluating building circularity performance: The project involves the development of a toolkit that integrates the three NEB dimensions (circularity, aesthetics, and community) along with circularity indicators. The pilot action will test these tools on three types of buildings (educational, public service, and residential), generating data and technical reports to assess circularity performance and enrich the toolkit with useful content for advancing the project.
- Action Plan for the Green transformation of the construction sector: A concrete plan that includes CVs based on NEB principles and professional training courses; specific criteria for green investments in the construction sector, combining the Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) principle with NEB values. This plan will be aimed at regional authorities and stakeholders in the construction sector, with the goal of supporting a sustainable transition.
