Through it's activities the Alliance aims to identify and promote innovative practices and develop global policy principles and concrete tools to advance high-quality Baukultur.
From Principles to Practice
Approaches for High-Quality Baukultur
Created in collaboration with a diverse set of public, private and civil society Alliance members, this report outlines bold, actionable pathways to regenerative, inclusive, and resilient cities.
Structured in three chapters, the report focuses on the following key areas: Resilience and Adaptation, Sustainability and Circularity and, Affordability and Social Value Creation
A collection of projects, programmes and initiatives which have endeavored to respond to changes and challenges to achieve high quality in designed living environments.
The diverse studies shed light on various approaches, strategies, and solutions for achieving high-quality Baukultur. Each study emphasises key enablers, offering valuable insights that can adapt or scale within other global contexts.
At-Turaif and Bujairi Terrace District
Diriyah, “The City of Earth”, is the original home of the Saudi Arabian royal family and the home of UNESCO world heritage site, At-Turaif.
Avon Lake Power Plant
The recent transformation of a decommissioned coal-fired power plant on the shores of Ohio’s Lake Erie, demonstrate an innovative approach to post-industrial regeneration.
Ecoquartier Les Vergers
Ecoquartier “Les Vergers” is an extension of Switzerland’s first Satellite town, “Cité Meyrin”, built in the 1960s.
The Ellen DeGeneres Campus
The Ellen DeGeneres Campus serves as a model for biodiversity protection and community engagement in the face of climate change.
InGrid Schneider Electric Hub
The InGrid Schneider Electric Hub transforms the “Novkabel” factory complex through reconstruction and adaptive reuse.
Lamu Old Town
Lamu Old Town faces multiple threats from climate change, energy needs and rapid social and economic transformation.
Rainbow Park
Vancouver’s sθәqәlxenәm ts’exwts’áxwi7, or Rainbow Park, named by the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, reflects its history as a marsh where sun and mist created rainbows.
Recygénie
The Recygénie is a 220-unit inclusive housing complex, notable for being the world’s first building constructed entirely from recycled concrete.
RENEW Districts
RENEW Districts embody the key principles of resilience, equity, neutrality, environment and well-being, an overarching framework for future-proofing the districts, including its buildings, infrastructure and – importantly – its communities.
Residential Energy Efficiency for Low-Income Households
The Residential Energy Efficiency for Low-Income Households (REELIH) programme is creating innovative methods to assist communities in addressing the challenges posed by poorly constructed, energy-inefficient multi-apartment buildings.
Safe and Sound Cities Programme
Safe and Sound Cities (S2Cities) is a global programme managed by Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation (GIB) to improve young people’s urban safety and well-being.
UrbanWave
UrbanWave is a home co-ownership scheme that offers financial support to homeowners purchasing and refurbishing run-down homes in prime locations.
