Organised by the Consejo Superior de los Colegios de Arquitectos de España (CSCAE) and the Architect’s Association of Catalonia (COAC) and AuS (organization within the COAC Catalunya that brings together professionals interested in architecture, sustainability, construction, and urban planning) with the partnership of the Architects’ Council of Europe, the conference will feature leading experts to promote a paradigm shift in the sector and achieve climate neutrality by 2050.

Did you know that…

… The construction sector is responsible for 40% of energy consumption and 36% of CO₂ emissions across Europe?

… Starting in 2030, it will be mandatory to account for the embodied carbon in construction materials, and all new buildings will need to be Zero-Emission Buildings (ZEB)?

… By 2050, every existing building will need to be energy-efficient in order to achieve climate neutrality?

To decarbonize architecture, we must rethink how we design and build, defining a new architectural language.

The “Decarbonizing Architecture” event is back for its 4th edition!
Save the date! Tuesday 21 October 2025

This year, we are showcasing a curated selection of best practices led by national and international architects who are already driving the shift toward decarbonization in both new construction and renovation projects.

The time to act is now! Be part of the change and help fight global warming.

Registrations open in September. We look forward to seeing you there!

More than 1,000 people have attended previous editions. Explore the material available on the ‘Decarbonizing Architecture’ website.