EnergoDialogs 2025 — Key Takeaways on Building Renovation and OSS
Why Municipalities Are Key to Leading the Shift Toward Tox-Free, Sustainable Construction
Buildings influence far more than the skylines of our cities—they shape human health, indoor environments, and the ecosystems that surround them. Although dangerous substances like asbestos have long been banned, many legally permitted chemicals still find their way...
Green Building Certifications and Eco-Labels Strengthen Municipal Efforts Toward Tox-Free, Circular and Climate-Friendly Construction
A core focus of the NonHazCity3 (NHC3) project has been to help municipalities adopt more ambitious construction standards that go beyond national legislation—particularly regarding hazardous substances, circularity, and climate impacts. One of the key strategic...
Tallinn Strengthens Green Construction Practices Through Collaborative Approach in New Kindergarten Project
Tallinn, Estonia – A NonHazCity3 (NHC3) pilot project is helping the City of Tallinn advance toward cleaner, safer, and more sustainable construction as it prepares to build a new kindergarten on the site of a former textile factory. The initiative aims to reduce...
Helsinki Sets New Standards for Chemical-Safe Construction Through Updated Building Material Guidelines
Helsinki, Finland – A NonHazCity3 (NHC3) pilot project is helping the City of Helsinki push the boundaries of sustainable construction by updating its building material instructions to better address hazardous substances. The initiative highlights how municipalities,...
Riga Advances Tox-Free and Circular Renovation: NonHazCity3 Pilot Shows Path Toward Healthier, Sustainable Housing
Riga, Latvia – A NonHazCity3 (NHC3) pilot project is charting new territory in sustainable urban renovation as the city works to transform a Soviet-era social apartment into a tox-free, circular, and climate-neutral living space. The initiative supports municipalities...
Holbæk Leads the Way: NonHazCity3 Pilot Demonstrates Strategic Solutions for Chemical-Safe Construction in New Kindergarten
Holbæk, Denmark – A pioneering pilot project under the NonHazCity3 (NHC3) initiative is setting new benchmarks for toxin-free construction as the municipality tested advanced chemical safety standards in the building of the new Jyderup kindergarten. The effort aims to...
Stockholm Advances Toxic-Free Housing Through Innovative Logbook System in NonHazCity3 Project
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — As part of the NonHazCity3 initiative to reduce hazardous substances in construction and protect both the aquatic environment and human health, the City of Stockholm is showcasing a leading example of sustainable building practices through its...