Circular Building Convert (CBC) is an EU-funded Interreg North-West Europe project addressing the housing crisis by converting vacant office buildings into affordable, sustainable housing through circular methods.[1][5] The project tackles the shortage of affordable and social housing in North-West Europe (NWE), where countries like the Netherlands, Germany, Ireland, Belgium, and France face hundreds of thousands of missing units amid rising vacant offices.[1] Its mission centers on demonstrating that such conversions are technically feasible, economically viable, and socially essential, using circular reuse principles to minimize waste and resource use.[1][5] Key activities include two full-scale pilot conversions: one in Lille, France, and another in Heerlen, Netherlands, to develop replicable methods.[1] These pilots inform a transnational strategy and training program for broader NWE adoption, ensuring long-term knowledge transfer.[1] The initiative connects directly to affordable and sustainable housing by repurposing existing structures, reducing construction emissions, and supporting social housing needs without new builds.[1][6] Activities emphasize practical testing, stakeholder collaboration, and policy influence, as seen in events like the kick-off steering committee in Delft and discussions on French legislation for office-to-housing conversions.[5][6] While specific key personnel are not detailed, partners coordinate via a steering committee, with contact through europe@lmh.fr.[6] The project aligns with EU goals for circular economies and climate resilience.[1][4]
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