Architecture accounts for nearly 40% of global CO₂ emissions. How can we rethink demolition and renovation in light of the climate and housing crises?
As the official Dutch partner of HouseEurope!, ACAN NL, AvBK, and IABR host a public evening highlighting the movement that calls for EU legislation prioritizing renovation over demolition. With a film screening, lecture, and panel discussion, the program opens space for dialogue on systemic change, architectural responsibility, and building a strong Dutch network for action.
Can the Netherlands help shape a more sustainable European future – one renovation at a time?
Programme
20.00 -20.05: Welcome & opening by moderator: Saskia van Stein
20.05 – 20.15: Climate Curriculum: Janna Bystrykh, Amsterdam Academy of Architecture
20.15-20.40: Lecture about House Europe! by Olaf Grawart
20. 40 -21.20: Panel House Europe! Olaf Grawart
Statement MVRDV Nathalie de Vries
Statement Dérive Hedwig van der Linden
Audience interaction!
21.20 -21.30: Dutch Demolition Atlas.
Presented by Architects Climate Action Network! Nederland (ACAN! NL)
About HouseEurope!
HouseEurope! advocates for incentives and legislation that make renovation the new standard. This will strengthen the renovation market, preserve homes and communities, save energy and resources, and protect our collective memories.
Every minute, a building in Europe is destroyed – not by natural disaster, but by human hands. While developers profit, residents pay the price: with rising rents and rising temperatures. HouseEurope! wants to stop this destruction and make renovation the new norm.
This event is organized by ACAN NL, AvBA en IABR, in collaboration with Luna Bongers. The moderator for this event is Saskia van Stein.