On January 25, 2023, a presentation on the topic of the New European Bauhaus (NEB) was held in the premises of the European Commission, Representation in Croatia, in cooperation with the North-West Croatia Regional Energy and Climate Agency (REGEA). The intention was to explain what the possibilities are for local and regional self-government units and other potential applicants, and how the application procedure works specifically.
The goal of the New European Bauhaus initiative is to develop a creative and interdisciplinary movement that connects the European green plan with the everyday life of EU citizens. The initiative is based on joint design in which citizens, experts, companies and institutions are directly involved.
As a contribution to the above, the presentation highlighted a unique example of the urban regeneration project of the former Luščić barracks in Karlovac, officially registered as "The Fantastic Forest Phenomenon", which competed for the New European Bauhaus award in 2021. Luščić would thus be the first settlement in Croatia, but also in this part of Europe, to be completely energy-efficient and sustainable, but also adapted and resistant to climate change while maintaining the comfort of life and housing.
It is important to note that the deadline for applications to the "New European Bauhaus 2023" award competition is January 31, 2023. Prizes will be awarded up to EUR 30,000 for ideas and projects that combine sustainability, aesthetics, inclusiveness - three complementary values of the New European Bauhaus.
More information about the New European Bauhaus of the Republic of Croatia can be found on the platform at the following link: https://regea.org/nacionalna-platforma-za-novi-europski-bauhaus-republike-hrvatske/