SURE- Sustainable and Resilient Communities
Empowering citizens and rural communities for a sustainable and democratic future
Sustainable housing and circular economy
This strand explores how housing can become more sustainable, affordable, and resilient by combining circular economy principles, community action, and innovative building solutions. It focuses on how citizens and local communities can shape housing systems that reduce environmental impact, use resources efficiently, and support healthier living environments.
Participants will explore how sustainable housing connects to major challenges such as climate change, energy use, resource efficiency, and rural development. Through real-life examples and hands-on learning, the strand highlights how local housing initiatives can contribute to European priorities such as the European Green Deal, the New European Bauhaus, and community-led sustainable development.
A key focus of the strand is learning from practical demonstration sites, including Earthship-inspired housing models that showcase how recycled materials, renewable energy systems, rainwater harvesting, and natural wastewater treatment can be combined to create self-sufficient and climate-resilient homes.
What You Can Learn?
- Discover sustainable and circular building methods, including Earthship housing and natural construction techniques
- Learn how self-sufficient homes can integrate renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, and natural wastewater purification
- Explore how reclaimed, recycled, and locally available materials can be used in housing construction
- Understand how housing can reduce energy use, waste, and environmental footprint
- Learn about community-led housing models and collaborative living solutions
- Gain insight into how local housing initiatives can influence European housing, climate, and rural development policies
- Connect with communities, practitioners, and experts working on innovative housing solutions across Europe
- Interested in sustainable housing, ecological construction, or circular economy solutions
- Thinking about building, renovating, or living in environmentally friendly homes
- Working in architecture, construction, community planning, or local development
- Passionate about climate action, affordable housing, and sustainable lifestyles
- A student, researcher, practitioner, or citizen interested in sustainable living and resilient communities
- Curious about how housing solutions can support rural development and stronger local communities
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How to join?
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