Sustainable, beautiful and healthy construction and renovation sites - European Commission
Funds research to develop and validate solutions that reduce the environmental, health, and ecological impacts of construction and renovation sites in Europe.
Funder: European Commission
Due Dates: December 1, 2027 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: ~€4,000,000 per project; 2 projects funded; lump sum grant
Summary: Supports research to develop and validate solutions that reduce environmental, ecological, and health impacts of construction and renovation sites.
Description
This grant, under Horizon Europe's New European Bauhaus initiative, funds research and innovation actions to address the negative impacts of construction and renovation sites on natural ecosystems, human health, and local well-being. Projects are expected to assess these impacts, develop and validate at least two mitigation solutions, and provide actionable guidance for construction ecosystem actors. Outputs should include a draft European Charter for environmentally sound construction site management. Proposals must be participatory and transdisciplinary, integrating social sciences and humanities expertise to maximize societal impact.
