Adopted on 11 May 2026, the Council Recommendation on the New European Bauhaus (NEB) consolidates this initiative as a strategic framework for transforming the built environment from a sustainable, inclusive, and quality-of-life-centred perspective. The document advocates the integration of environmental, social, and cultural criteria into urban and territorial policies, reinforcing the role of renovation, innovation, and citizen participation in Europe’s climate transition.

Among the main recommendations are:

• Integration of NEB values into public policies and urban strategies.
• Renovation and sustainability of the built environment to reduce emissions and resource consumption.
• Circular economy and sustainable materials in construction and renovation.
• Affordable, high-quality housing, with a focus on accessibility and energy efficiency.
• Resilient urban planning adapted to climate change and aimed at improving public spaces.
• Citizen participation and co-creation in the design and development of projects.
• Digitalisation of the sector to optimise planning and lifecycle management of buildings.
• Education, innovation, and culture as drivers of the green transition.
• Mobilisation of public and private funding for projects aligned with the NEB.
• Coordination between administrations and improvement of monitoring and evaluation mechanisms.