Aspects regarding the sustainable rehabilitation of buildings in the European legislative context

Abstract

This paper summarizes the international and European policies, underlining the importance of the legislative context in the existing concern at all levels for a sustainable construction development. Given that the construction sector is responsible for 40% of energy consumption and 36% of greenhouse emissions of the planet's carbon emissions, the authors address existing international and European policies to mitigate climate change and implement the circular economy for both new construction and renovation of existing ones. The paper summarizes the current targets of the Council of the European Union regarding "The Wave of Renovation" - "Fit for 55". At the same time, attention is paid to all actors involved in sustainable development in order to combat climate effects. In addition, the crisis elements facing humanity in recent times and how they influence the effort to save the planet are brought into focus. The work demonstrates that the international, European legislative framework is created, so that each component country must adapt its implementation, in order to meet the targets and deadlines established by the Council of Europe. The paper touches on a delicate topic, the durability of historical buildings, which from the point of view of international policies can be deepened and of course, will be customized at the level of each culture and nation.