Topic: Local and regional solutions
Aase Højlund Nielsen pt 3 – Aesthetics, Green Transition, and Making Change Desirable
How do we make sustainability the preferred choice? Aase Højlund Nielsen discusses the role of aesthetics in urban transformation, the power of art in community building, and the different approaches taken across Europe to integrate beauty and function into sustainable development. She explores how design can create spaces people actively want to engage with rather than feel obligated to support.
Sustainability Community engagement Climate change and adaptation Co-creation and participatory design Human-centered design Local and regional solutionsAndreja Kutnar pt 5 – Inclusion, Policy, and the Role of Wood in a Circular Economy
What role should policy play in promoting sustainable materials? Andreja Kutnar highlights the importance of education, regulation, and public awareness in shifting construction towards more sustainable practices. She explores the potential for material banks, circularity in timber buildings, and the policies that can help ensure that renewable resources are used responsibly.
Sustainability Climate change and adaptation Education innovation Policy-making and evaluation Technology integration Local and regional solutionsJan Bunge pt 3 – The New European Bauhaus and Rethinking Urban Development
How do we build better cities when decision-making is short-term and profit-driven? Jan Bunge reflects on the challenges of property development, risk aversion, and the barriers to innovation in the built environment. He considers whether public administration could once again become a space for radical, forward-thinking urbanism, and what role the New European Bauhaus can play in shifting priorities.
Systems thinking Urban design and development Sustainability Lifecycle thinking and long-term planning Ecosystem approach Local and regional solutionsMarkus Reymann pt 2 – Knowledge, Community, and the Role of Experts
Whose knowledge matters? Markus Reymann challenges the traditional hierarchy of expertise, advocating for the inclusion of local and indigenous knowledge in environmental decision-making. He explores how meaningful community engagement differs from box-ticking exercises and how art can bridge different ways of knowing.
Community engagement Interdisciplinary approach Art and culture Aesthetics Local and regional solutions Inclusion Environmental conservationMia Roth-Čerina pt 1 – Architecture, Education, and the New European Bauhaus
Mia Roth-Čerina, architect and professor at the University of Zagreb, discusses the evolving role of architectural education in addressing climate change, circularity, and inclusivity. She explores how the New European Bauhaus provides a framework for redefining design practice, particularly in South European contexts, and how architectural pedagogy must adapt to a rapidly changing world.
Architectural education and practice Sustainability Inclusion Local and regional solutions Nature-based solutions Cultural heritage and diversityRoberto Cavallo pt 2 – Learning from Place: Local Knowledge and Global Perspectives
Should architecture education be standardised across Europe? Roberto Cavallo argues for a balance between universal design principles and the unique characteristics of local environments. He discusses the strength of European diversity in placemaking, the importance of mobility in education, and how young designers can position themselves in an evolving profession.
European collaboration and policy Local and regional solutions Knowledge sharing and dissemination Cultural heritage and diversity Education innovation Interdisciplinary approachRoberto Cavallo pt 3 – The New European Bauhaus: Connecting People, Places, and Professions
How can architecture address not just sustainability, but also aesthetics and inclusion? Roberto Cavallo breaks down the principles of the New European Bauhaus and how they shape the built environment. He discusses how designers must navigate economic realities, policymaking, and community engagement to create meaningful change.
New European Bauhaus Sustainability Inclusion Local and regional solutions Art and culture Aesthetics European collaboration and policySelma Harrington pt 3 – Preserving Heritage, Policy Conflicts, and Water Mapping
How do you balance historic preservation with modern accessibility? Selma Harrington discusses the complexities of architectural policy, the contradictions in conservation regulations, and the challenges of adapting heritage buildings. She also introduces "Map for Water," an initiative mapping Sarajevo’s historic drinking fountains, blending sustainability, heritage, and civic engagement.
Heritage preservation Sustainability Local and regional solutions Accessibility Water management and design Policy-making and evaluationSheela Patel pt 2 – Collective Power, Feminism, and Changing the Rules
What does real empowerment look like? Sheela Patel explains how grassroots women’s networks have transformed not only their own communities but also the way governments and institutions engage with the urban poor. She reflects on how solidarity, rather than charity, leads to lasting change and how redefining leadership can challenge entrenched power structures.
Community engagement Inclusion Social renewal and societal change Human-centered design Technology integration Local and regional solutionsSheela Patel pt 4 – Roof Over Our Heads: Housing, Digital Tools, and Climate Resilience
What does it mean to build for survival? Sheela Patel explores how extreme weather, poverty, and exclusion are forcing communities to innovate with whatever materials they have. She discusses the Roof Over Our Heads initiative, the role of digital tools in community learning, and how grassroots knowledge can shape more inclusive housing solutions.
Urban design and development Community engagement Digitalization and innovation Climate change and adaptation Local and regional solutions Co-creation and participatory design