The report on the New European Bauhaus brings together 87 projects that integrate science, design and participation to create sustainable, inclusive and aesthetically enriching urban environments, driving innovative solutions in energy, housing, mobility and resilience.
The report ‘Mapping Frontier Research on the New European Bauhaus’, prepared by the European Research Council (ERC), presents 87 projects that explore innovative solutions to transform the built environment in line with the values of the New European Bauhaus: sustainability, inclusion, and aesthetics.
The initiative, launched by the European Commission in 2021, seeks to materialise the Green Deal through spaces that are sustainable, accessible, and culturally diverse. The report shows how frontier research contributes to these objectives, offering ideas that integrate science, technology, art, and citizen participation.
Among the most notable advances are living materials for architecture, technologies that reduce the urban heat island effect, solutions to improve energy efficiency in windows and textiles, and solar systems integrated into buildings. In the social sphere, the projects address affordable housing, community cohesion, and accessibility in public spaces, as well as the role of art and culture in building inclusive cities. In sustainability, innovations include urban mobility, pollution reduction, and smart planning through participatory models.
The report highlights four key messages: science as a driver of systemic change when combined with participatory processes; interdisciplinarity as a catalyst for innovation; the need to ensure sustainable and inclusive urban resilience; and the value of frontier research as a tool for anticipating public policy.
