Five Strategic Action Areas
Turning the Hierarchy into Action
Building on the principles outlined in the hierarchy, which prioritise the most sustainable and resource-efficient actions for existing buildings, the following Five Strategic Action Areas provide a structured approach to improving the use of these buildings.
The action areas can guide policymakers and authorities to enhance the sustainability, adaptability, and efficiency of the existing building stock.
The first area focuses on creating a robust data foundation, while the remaining areas define specific domains for direct action, offering clear guidance on how to optimise existing buildings, promote renovation, and support the efficient use of resources.
Below, you can see an overview of the five areas.
1. Mapping the existing building stock | 2. Prioritising maintenance and efficient use | 3. Driving renovation instead of demolition | 4. Enabling changed use efficiently | 5. Renovating for the future |
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Establishment of an overview of what buildings exist, how they are used, and how needs are expected to change over time. | Policy measures to influence how existing buildings are used and adapted. | Policy measures to shape whether renovation is chosen over demolition and new construction. | Policy measures to enable e.g., an office building being turned into housing. | Policy measures to guide how buildings are designed and delivered once projects are underway. |
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