This book presents the BeCom “Beautiful Communities – Enriching, Sustainable, Inclusive” vision for transforming historic rural buildings into green, community‑driven hubs, using the ANIMA building in Băiuț as a real-world case study. It combines a narrative of local heritage and post‑mining regeneration with a practical toolkit that any town can use to assess old buildings, plan sustainable renovations, integrate renewable energy, and design inclusive cultural, educational, and economic uses.

Why download this book?

Someone should download this book if they want a concrete, ready‑to-use framework for turning neglected heritage buildings into sustainable, lively community spaces, backed by detailed checklists, templates, and examples that can be adapted to other rural or small‑town contexts. It is especially valuable for municipalities, NGOs, educators, architects, and local activists seeking step‑by‑step guidance on funding, design, community engagement, and monitoring impact, all aligned with New European Bauhaus values of sustainability, inclusion, and beauty.

This Resource will soon be available in all our project languages.