Reference documents

Buildings policy

Memo on the adoption of a guide to the Commission's architectural policy

Guide to the Commission's architectural policy C(2009)7032

Memo on prospecting and negotiating for buildings (C(2008)2299)

Methodology for prospecting and negotiating for buildings

Buildings policy paper (COM 2007-501)

Policy paper on buildings and infrastructure in Brussels (COM 2003-755)

Buildings standards

Standards applicable to standard building (MIT)

– reference document on buildings policy for Commission departments and external property developers. It describes the technical characteristics to be met by Commission buildings.

Information guides - Legal Aspects

An information guide on the granting of a usufruct in favor of the Commission

and a guide to acquire full ownership of a building in Brussels

have been drafted to improve transparency and provide stakeholders clearer and more detailed information on the general principles and contractual conditions that the Commission wishes to be respected.

Measuring Code

The Measuring Code

is applicable to Commission buildings in Brussels. By systematically using this code, we ensure the same surveying system is used for buildings with very different architectural design.

EMAS

Memo on the application by the Commission services of the Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS)

Commission Decision on the application by the Commission services of the Community eco-management and audit scheme (EMAS) C(2009)6873