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In this interview presented in partnership with @VeluxGroup, ArchDaily speaks with Olaf Grawert, co-founder and Managing Director of HouseEurope!.
The discussion took place at The Velux Exchange for Change Session on "How to create the homes we need for the planet we want", a premier architecture event held at the Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Pavilion aligning with the UIA World Congress of Architects 2026.
Grawert outlines the advocacy work of HouseEurope! and their ongoing dialogue with the European Commission. He explains how adapting construction regulations to prioritize existing structures over new developments can provide a scalable solution to the current European housing crisis.
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