Promotes sustainable, beautiful, and inclusive living environments.
The New European Bauhaus (NEB) is an initiative launched by the European Commission to translate the European Green Deal into tangible change on the ground. It aims to create beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive places, products, and ways of living. The NEB focuses on three core values: sustainability (from climate goals to circularity), aesthetics (quality of experience beyond functionality), and inclusion (valuing diversity and accessibility). It operates across disciplines, fostering collaboration between science, technology, art, and culture. The initiative is supported by various EU funding programs, including Horizon Europe, LIFE, and the European Regional Development Fund. While there's no single dedicated NEB budget, funding is integrated into existing EU programs. Project financing varies widely depending on the call and program. Criteria for funding typically align with NEB values and may include innovation, sustainability, aesthetic quality, and social impact. Recent funded projects include community gardens in Paris, flood-resilient public spaces in Ljubljana, and urban greening initiatives in Utrecht. The NEB engages citizens, experts, businesses, and institutions to reimagine sustainable living. It provides a platform for experimentation and connection, supports positive change through EU funding access, and aims to accelerate the green transformation of the built environment and beyond.
