The new European Commission has taken an important step towards addressing the pressing issue of the housing crisis at the European level. The inclusion of housing policy into the portfolio of the Commissioner for Energy and Housing, Dan Jørgensen, and the announcement of the upcoming European Affordable Housing Plan provided a new momentum on the topic.
Eurogypsum, the European federation of national associations of gypsum product manufacturers, welcomes these announcements and believes that lightweight construction using gypsum products offers unique advantages with regards to affordability, innovation, efficiency and sustainability, which should be duly recognised in the future European Affordable Housing Plan.
Gypsum solutions help provide housing in a resource and cost efficient manner. They are moreover indispensable for energy renovations and prolonging the lifespan of existing buildings. We therefore encourage the uptake of following five recommendations in the European Affordable Housing Plan:
1) Make the best use of existing buildings and construction resources.
2) Utilise domestic resources & local industries to support the EU’s competitiveness.
3) Boost the uptake of modular and offsite construction.
4) Maintain the ambition on energy efficiency of buildings.
5) Do not overlook indoor comfort and safety.
Read more about the 5 recommendations below: