EU-level technical guidance on adapting buildings to climate change
The European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action’s guidance report comprises two separately published parts: broader technical guidance and a best practice guidance for concrete applications.
The technical guidance starts with an overview of existing EU-level policies and standards relating to adaptation in buildings. This is followed by a summary of the current state of structural design building standards at a European and national level, with a focus on climate resilience in buildings. It then provides an overview of climate vulnerabilities and risk assessment for buildings, and a possible method for rating the climate resilience of buildings.
- Provides technical guidance on climate-adaptation measures that are relevant for both new and existing buildings across the different climatic zones of Europe.
- Presents adaptation solutions for the climate risks that affect the built environment most.
- Demonstrates the actions that can be taken to improve building performance. This offers strategies for owners, operators, users, policy makers, engineers, architects and insurers.