The New European Bauhaus (NEB) is a creative and interdisciplinary initiative launched by the European Commission to bridge the European Green Deal with our living spaces and experiences. It aims to create sustainable, inclusive, and beautiful places, products, and ways of living.
In Short:
The NEB is about designing a better future — one that is:
- Sustainable: In harmony with nature and climate-neutral.
- Inclusive: Respecting diversity and ensuring accessibility and affordability.
- Aesthetic: Inspired by art, culture, and community-centered values — beautiful in both form and function.
Background:
- Inspired by the Bauhaus movement of the early 20th century, which combined art, design, and craftsmanship with new technologies and social ideas.
- Launched in 2020 by Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission.
- Part of the broader European Green Deal, which aims to make the EU climate-neutral by 2050.
Goals of the New European Bauhaus:
- Connect innovation, sustainability, and design.
- Involve citizens, professionals, and institutions in co-creating green and beautiful solutions.
- Promote local solutions with global relevance.
- Mobilize funding and policy support to bring NEB-inspired projects to life.
Examples of NEB in Action:
- Renovation of buildings using sustainable materials with high design quality.
- Creation of community gardens, public spaces, and housing projects that foster social inclusion.
- Support for start-ups and designers creating green and socially driven innovations.