Visitors from 135 countries could meet the Desire project at the UIA World Congress of Architects in Copenhagen in two panel debates about the New European Bauhaus initiative and Desire's goals. Here are some of the highlights: 

New European Bauhaus Economy Panel: Better buildings, more sharing, and a new narrative
Takeaways - among others - were buildings to last for more than 200 years, sharing community, the belief in the power of stories and the wish of turning the built environment into the biggest hero. Dive into the topic by reading about the panel discussions or watching the recording here. 

Is UGLY the new BEAUTIFUL?
Are we ready for a new set of aesthetic values? How do we make it desirable to change? And should we consider beautiful as a luxury that does not harmonize very well with our planet's climate challenges? New sustainability standards call for a new aesthetic. Or do they? And how will recycling lead to a new sense of beauty in the built environment as highlighted by MEP Ciarán Cuffe? Take a deeper look at architectural value and discussions on what’s worth preserving and transforming in a report from the panel discussion.