Countdown House Europe! Exhibition: Discover Sustainable Architecture at Architekturzentrum Wien

House Europe! is a pop-up exhibition at the Architekturzentrum Wien promoting new EU laws to counter speculation-driven demolitions and encourage building renovation. It informs visitors about the initiative's goals, the urgency of stopping demolition, and how to support the EU-wide renovation campaign.

The pop-up exhibition 'Countdown House Europe!' at the Architekturzentrum Wien addresses the pervasive demolition of buildings across Europe driven by speculation, which contributes to rising rents and environmental concerns. The exhibition highlights the European citizens' initiative HouseEurope!, which aims to collect one million signatures by January 31, 2026, to launch an EU-wide renovation campaign. It educates visitors about the necessity of a demolition stop, the initiative's plans, and the use of direct democracy. Featured content includes a renovation atlas showcasing diverse projects in housing, commerce, and administration, demonstrating the viability and benefits of reusing existing structures. House Europe! advocates for this shift through three key pillars: tax reductions for renovation, fair assessment rules for existing buildings, and valuing the embedded CO2 in current structures. The Architekturzentrum Wien, a supporter from the initiative's inception, calls for participation in the countdown to signature collection, urging visitors to get informed and sign the petition to preserve the building stock, protect the climate, and strengthen community life.

The exhibition informs visitors about the European citizens' initiative HouseEurope! and encourages them to sign a petition to support an EU-wide renovation campaign. Visitors are directed to sign up via a provided link, and information on the initiative and its goals is available at the exhibition.