Giving form to the future

In light of ecological and social challenges, we must rethink the way we design our cities, homes and community spaces. For architects, the Golden Ratio is no longer the benchmark, but rather the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From a single, elegant equation, architects today must meet multidimensional success criteria with almost infinite variables.

This exhibition showcases examples of sustainability in construction from around the world. They are the results of the expertise of many different professionals and have been coordinated by the Danish architecture firm BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group.

The exhibition was initiated by the Civil Society Organisations’ Group of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC). BIG kindly provided photographs and project descriptions, as well as supporting the conception of the exhibition. The Danish Society of Engineers (IDA) has provided its space for the exhibition from 2 to 8 July.

The exhibition complements and supports the work of the EESC’s Group, notably on promoting inclusive and equitable societies, decent, sustainable and affordable housing, and the achievement of the SDGs. The Group is convinced that sustainable construction is an efficient tool for building inclusive, climate-resilient communities and advancing the SDGs.

More information on our partner organisations:

BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group: https://big.dk/ 
The Danish Society of Engineers (IDA): https://english.ida.dk/ 

Practical information:

The exhibition "Giving Form to the Future" will be presented from 1 to 5 December 2025 at the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC), Jacques Delors Building, Rue Belliard 99-101, Foyer 6, 1040 Brussels. Prior registration required.

The EESC’s support for this exhibition does not constitute an endorsement of its contents, which reflects only the views of its creators. The EESC cannot be held responsible for any use, which may be made of the information contained therein.