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.15 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.15 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.16 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.56 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.14
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