Green Building Council Romania develops and implements the national green building standards and certification system, facilitates the availability of the most up-to-date and highest quality training to create the necessary pool of national green building experts; supports the development of best in class in-country green construction. ABOUT US The Romania Green Building Council We are a non-profit, apolitical association comprised of organizations active throughout the country. We promote environmental responsibility and energy efficiency throughout the entire life cycle of a building (from design and construction to operation and deconstruction). BACKGROUND The founding companies created the Romania Green Building Council in recognition of the following trends: Advanced technologies and designs, along with new thinking in energy efficiency financing. Growing exposure of eco-friendly buildings in the business sector, demonstrating that green architecture equates to smart business practices. Visionary companies’ interest in developing skills for excellence in construction and related industries, generating sustained profits. Projected local and global economic growth involving resource constraints and rising operational and construction costs. Environmental concerns and the political and social will to mitigate these issues. Need to enhance collaboration between industries, government, and civil society to eliminate barriers and align interests, ensuring rapid and comprehensive adoption of sustainable construction principles. Significant contribution of healthy, affordable, and energy-efficient housing to national wealth and security. Increased productivity, innovations, and other financial benefits from sustainable office and industrial space design. Appeal of eco-friendly design in shopping centers for both shoppers and owners. OBJECTIVES To promote market transformation and the implementation of a new generation of green buildings, the Romania Green Building Council: Facilitates access to cutting-edge training programs to create a national group of experts in the field. Supports the development of appropriate legislative measures to promote sustainable construction and ensure attractive return rates. Develops and implements a national system of standards and certifications for green buildings. Encourages the green construction industry to position Romania as a leader in sustainable building. Builds a complex organization by facilitating collaboration among market players to eliminate systemic barriers and promote a truly sustainable built environment. Promotes national, regional, and international collaboration to share knowledge and foster innovation. Researches, analyzes, and disseminates best practices for the region and encourages their adoption and implementation. Planul de Egalitate de Gen Construim echilibrul BOARD OF DIRECTORS Andrei Botiș President Elena Rastei Vice - President Dorin Beu Treasurer Daniel Butucel Secretary Oana Cojocaru Member FOUNDER AND ADVISOR Steven Borncamp RoGBC Founder & Advisor BOARD OF DIRECTORS Hanane El Hayek Chairman Director Development W. Europe, GBCI Ph.D. Dr. B.Eng. Technical University of Cluj Napoca Eng. Sebastiano Cristoforetti CRISCON Ph.D. Dr. B.Eng. Technical University of Cluj Napoca Ph.D. Dr. B.Eng. Dorin Beu Technical University of Cluj Napoca Ph.D. Dr. B.Eng. Technical University of Cluj Napoca Our mission We want to transform the construction sector in Romania into a more sustainable one with a lower impact on the environment through environmental projects and policies that support sustainable and economically feasible development. Our vision A world in which care for the environment is the main factor according to which new constructions are designed and existing ones are operated

From Green Building Professional training to conferences, webinars, roundtables, see below the list of all our upcoming events of Romania Green Building Council. EVENTS August 2026 Astăzi Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 27 28 29 30 31 12:00 PM Green Café 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Day (1/2) The BIM Challenge 2026 29 Day (2/2) The BIM Challenge 2026 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 Sign up for Training & Certification Program Green Building Professional DETAILS

The RecoverIND project (Ecological and Innovative Technologies for recovering industrial areas from LCA and Energy Efficiency point of view) is funded by the Erasmus+ program and aims to deepen the interconnection between energy efficiency, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and the use of advanced technologies for building design and rehabilitation of the construction sector. MULTICARE Project Project MULTICARE is a visionary initiative aimed at revolutionizing the resilience of existing buildings. In this project, buildings are conceived not merely as bricks and mortar, but as dynamic ecosystems capable of meeting any challenge. The goal is to achieve this in a cost-effective, timely, and environmentally sustainable manner. The project also addresses the impact of climate change on structures, including earthquakes, floods that challenge foundations, and heat waves that stress building capacities. Resilience in the MULTICARE project encompasses technical, social, economic, and environmental dimensions. It aims to develop solutions that are not only technically robust but also socially and economically viable, with minimal environmental impact. The project focuses on three main solutions: 1. The digital solution: Developing digital platforms and services to enhance multi-hazard resilience assessment and design. Implementing interoperable digital solutions for real-time monitoring, well-being improvement, and resilience management. Establishing a decision support framework to quantify multi-hazard resilience of buildings and potential losses from extreme events. 2. The physical solution: Designing resilient, low-carbon solutions capable of addressing various contextual hazards and building needs. Providing multifunctional low-carbon modules (facades, structure, foundation) to enhance resilience and climate adaptability sustainably. 3. The integrated solution: Developing a resilience-based participatory design system and user-oriented guidelines for inclusive adaptation strategies. Project Coordinators: Marc Boonstra Simona Bianchi Partners You can find more details about the program by accessing the dedicated website. DETAILS

SMARTER Finance for Families is a Horizon 2020 project to implement ambitious yet practical Green Homes & Green Mortgage programs in Romania and other 11 European countries. Green Cafe A Hub for Sustainable Discussions The Green Cafe , organized by RoGBC , is a recurring event where thought leaders and professionals from various industries gather to share ideas about sustainability. Held regularly, these events bring together experts from sectors such as construction, energy, and environmental management to explore innovations, exchange ideas, and shape sustainable solutions. Green Cafe is a key initiative by RoGBC, designed to foster dialogue and collaboration for a greener future. Fostering Cross-Industry Collaboration for a Sustainable Future The primary objective of RoGBC’s Green Cafe is to create an open forum where sustainability takes center stage. It is designed to foster collaboration between specialists from diverse fields—architecture, construction, energy, materials science, and environmental protection, among others. These cross-industry discussions allow participants to tackle common challenges, share pioneering technologies, and develop strategies that can lead to a greener, more sustainable economy. Each Green Cafe session centers around innovations in sustainable products, processes, and practices, while also encouraging participants to brainstorm solutions to the complex environmental issues that face both Romania and the global community. The importance of sustainable construction, reducing carbon footprints, green energy solutions, and waste management systems are frequent topics, reflecting the urgency of addressing climate change. A unique aspect of this event is its informal yet insightful atmosphere, enabling participants to break free from the limitations of their individual sectors and think about sustainability from a holistic perspective. Whether through detailed presentations or spontaneous conversations, the Green Cafe is where new ideas are born, developed, and transformed into real-world solutions. Networking, Knowledge Sharing, and More One of the most significant benefits of attending RoGBC’s Green Cafe is the opportunity for networking with like-minded professionals who are similarly committed to sustainable development. The informal setting encourages open dialogue, facilitating valuable exchanges of knowledge that often extend well beyond the event itself. Professionals from various industries share their expertise, practical experiences, and innovative approaches to sustainability. Whether discussing the latest technologies for reducing energy consumption or brainstorming ideas to improve waste management, participants gain critical insights that help advance sustainable practices in their respective fields. For businesses, the Green Cafe offers a valuable platform to present their sustainability efforts, learn about cutting-edge trends, and collaborate with other industry leaders. These discussions help organizations stay at the forefront of the green movement, allowing them to adapt and implement new strategies that align with evolving sustainability goals. By gathering experts from different sectors under one roof, the event fosters a collaborative environment where new partnerships can emerge, driving progress and innovation in sustainability. This exchange of knowledge and ideas is critical to advancing green practices and creating long-lasting impact. Driving Sustainable Change Together The RoGBC Green Cafe continues to play an essential role in fostering collaboration and inspiring innovative solutions for sustainability. The latest event, held on September 12 at Ancora - Fish & Seafood Restaurant, highlighted the importance of cross-industry dialogue in advancing Romania’s green building and sustainability efforts. With regular meetings, the Green Cafe remains a valuable space for professionals to connect and drive positive environmental impact.

RoGBC facilitates the dialogue between the construction and related sectors and government to create a regulatory framework that fosters the development of a sustainable built environment, works with government, industry, and all concerned to remove barriers to adoption of sustainable building products, technologies, and practices. PROJECTS Projects and initiatives with international collaboration in which we are involved or which we coordinate. These include Horizon2020, Erasmus + or Intelligent Energy Europe projects. We are externally active and openly cooperate with other Green Building Councils in Europe, Asia, Africa, Central America and Latin America. AFCOS European Project AFCOS aligns with the ambitions of the EU Green Deal, emphasizing sustainable practices. Stakeholders can look forward to advancements in low-carbon cement and other sustainable building materials, contributing to environmental conservation. DETAILS MULTICARE European Project A visionary project aimed at revolutionizing the resilience of our existing buildings, where structures are not just bricks and mortar but dynamic ecosystems equipped to face any challenge, all while being cost-effective, timely, and environmentally sustainable. DETAILS REN + Homes European Project The REN+HOMES project aims to improve and select key technologies (KT) at affordable prices while developing highly replicable technology packages (TP) for Positive Energy Buildings (PEB). These advancements will contribute to the widespread adoption of PEBs and support the EU's sustainability goals. DETAILS SMAFIN Expanded H2020 Project SMAFIN Expanded aims to create a comprehensive roundtable methodology to enable smart financing of large-scale, deep energy efficiency renovations, primarily in buildings, involving stakeholders from the political, financial, public, business, and academic sectors. The SMAFIN Expanded LIFE project began its journey in October 2023. DETAILS SMARTER 4EU European Project The SMARTER initiative is dedicated to driving the change the world needs in the development of finance and credible green certification for homes. As of November 2022, SMARTER has unlocked finance and green home certification for over 31,000 new homes across Europe. DETAILS

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RoGBC facilitates the dialogue between the construction and related sectors and government to create a regulatory framework that fosters the development of a sustainable built environment, works with government, industry, and all concerned to remove barriers to adoption of sustainable building products, technologies, and practices. WORKING GROUPS This section includes a summary of the initiatives developed by the Working Group for Legislative Approaches and Public Policies of the Romanian Council for Green Buildings. What are the objectives of the Policy Advocacy Task Group? Button SUBJECTS OF INTEREST EDUCATION We contribute to the training of specialists in the field through training programs such as the GREEN BUILDING PROFESSIONALS platform. CERTIFICATION This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors. GREEN FINANCE This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors. POLICY ADVOCACY This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors. Section Title This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content and make sure to add any relevant details or information that you want to share with your visitors. Slide Title This is a Paragraph. Click on "Edit Text" or double click on the text box to start editing the content.

The RecoverIND project (Ecological and Innovative Technologies for recovering industrial areas from LCA and Energy Efficiency point of view) is funded by the Erasmus+ program and aims to deepen the interconnection between energy efficiency, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and the use of advanced technologies for building design and rehabilitation of the construction sector. Recover IND RecoverIND (Ecological and Innovative Technologies for Recovering Industrial Areas from LCA and Energy Efficiency Point of View) is a project funded by the Erasmus+ program that aims to deepen the interconnection between energy efficiency, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), and the use of advanced technologies for building design and the rehabilitation of the construction sector. The project also seeks to improve knowledge in the education sector, addressing the need for better integration of these concepts in educational curricula. RecoverIND (Ecological and Innovative Technologies for recovering industrial areas from LCA and Energy Efficiency point of view) is a project funded by the Erasmus + program and aims to deepen the interconnection between energy efficiency, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and the use of advanced technologies for building design and rehabilitation of the construction sector, with the need to improve knowledge in the education sector. The project is developed on the basis of an international partnership consisting of three entities from Romania and four from Spain and Poland: Transilvania University of Brasov (UTB) which is the initiator and leader of the project, VIITOR Foundation for Vocational Training and Pre-University Education, Romania Green Association Building Council (RoGBC), Research Association of the Marble, Stone and Materials Technology Center (CTM) - Spain, University of Seville - Spain, Zespol Szkol Budownictwa Nr. 1 - Poland and Politechnika Poznanska in Poznan - Poland. The creation of an innovative training methodology that brings together the three main axes of the project, Industrial Restoration - ICT (Information Technology) - Energy Efficiency, can lead to overcoming the difficulties faced today by part of the construction sector. New technologies applicable to the conversion and restoration of industrial areas are emerging every day. Therefore, the project plans to provide training in systems such as collaborative robotics or the use of drones, which will allow the target groups of the project to adapt to new management systems and new production processes. The training of both students and professionals becomes essential to take advantage of the interoperability offered by ICT with equipment and software for EE and LCA assessment for industrial restoration. Partners You can find more details about the program by accessing the dedicated website. DETAILS

UrbanBIM aims to improve the quality of training systems by creating innovative tools. Designed for specialists in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction, the project aims to increase responsibility for the rational use of energy and natural resources, with the final result being applied to the field of construction in general, rehabilitation/restoration, or urban planning. URBAN BIM The UrbanBIM initiative, a project funded by the Erasmus+ program, aims to improve the quality of training systems by creating innovative tools. Targeted at professionals in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction, the project intends to increase responsibility for the rational use of energy and natural resources, with the final result being applicable to the construction sector in general, as well as to rehabilitation/restoration or urban planning. The partners involved are Transilvania University of Brașov (UTB), which is the initiator and leader of the project; the Romania Green Building Council (RoGBC); Universidad de Sevilla (US) – Spain; Asociación Empresarial de Investigación Centro Tecnológico del Mármol, Piedra y Materiales (CTM) – Spain; Warsaw University of Technology (WUT) – Poland; and DATACOMP SP. Z O.O. – Poland. The first official meeting of the partners took place in Bucharest on November 27, 2018, at the RoGBC headquarters, where all the necessary aspects for the start of the project were established. DETAILS

RoGBC Green Homes Approved Solution Provider helps accomplish the green homes criteria such as energy efficiency, healthy and sustainable materials, and indoor air quality. Green Home Solutions Provider Equipment Manufacturers and Suppliers (heat pumps, automation, ventilation, LED, etc.) Other companies that contribute to the realization of a green project Manufacturers and Suppliers of Construction Materials (insulation, masonry, wood, plywood, windows, etc.) Engineers (of structures, installations, electrical, etc.) Consultants (real estate agents, energy efficiency experts, etc.) Builders and Project Managers Architects & Designers (landscaping, indoor, etc.) Green Homes Solution Providers Within the GREEN HOMES GREEN MORTGAGE program, Solution Providers have a very important role to play and are an important part of the whole program. Once a project arrives it is pre-certified (from the project phase), the residential developer / investor needs the service providers, materials and equipment with which to carry out the project. Your benefits as Green Solution Provider With developers / investors choosing to build green residential projects under the SMARTER program in 12 European countries A comprehensive database of the best quality services, technologies, materials and other products for the construction of green residential projects. Do not compete with other suppliers of inferior products. Only the best accredited providers will be available for Green Homes developments Strengthen Your Market Position as a Green Home Solution Provider accredited by Romania Green Building Council Directly support the development of the residential market towards a sustainable future, with green projects and solutions Opportunities for Business You are included in GreenHomes.Solutions Get rid of "The challenge of the low price" Market differentiation Support development industrially GreenHomes Solutions Our accredited suppliers go through a technical evaluation process based on the GREEN HOMES certification criteria and are subsequently listed on the GreenHomes.Solutions platform, accessible to the general public but also to developers or design teams seeking GREEN HOMES certification. For more details on how to become a Green Housing Solution Provider, you can contact us at daniel.butucel@greenhomes.solutions Download the Supplier Toolkit. TOOLKIT

CoME EASY is a project funded by the Horizon 2020 research and innovation program that aims to promote, facilitate, support, and extend the engagement of local public authorities on their pathway towards sustainable and responsible energy and climate policy according to EU targets. CoME EASY CoME EASY is a project funded by the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation program, which aims to promote, facilitate, support and extend the commitment of local public authorities to a sustainable and responsible energy and climate policy, in line with EU objectives. . CoME EASY provides a comprehensive, efficient and easy-to-apply support toolkit that paves the way for local authorities to unite and synthesize the advantages, strengths and unique features of internationally recognized energy management and climate policy approaches. and national. The requirements of initiatives such as the Covenant of Mayors (CoM), the European Energy Awards (EEA), ISO, Smart City will be regulated and harmonized to strengthen municipal commitment to EU objectives and increase synergies. Through project support tools, municipalities can achieve better results with less effort and to improve their energy efficiency and climate policy at the local level. The project is being developed by 13 partners from seven countries: Spes Consulting (Italy), Ademe (France), Austrian Energy Agency, Enco Energy Consulting AG (Switzerland), B. & SU mbH (Germany), KlimaHaus Agentur (Italy), MT Partenaires Engineering (France), The European Energy Award (Switzerland), myenergy (Luxembourg), the Romanian Council for Green Buildings (Romania), Energieinstitut Vorarlberg (Austria), WIENFLUSS (Austria) and the Réidener Kanton Intercommunal Union (Luxembourg). More details can be found on the project page below. DETAILS

Associate yourself with RoGBC, the premier organization in Romania that promotes green building through private sector methods with government initiatives and strategies. BECOME A RoGBC MEMBER Member benefits Our goal is to make the built environment in Romania more sustainable and more efficient in terms of resource consumption and environmental impact. We are looking for companies and professionals with whom we share the same vision, together with whom we can fulfill our objectives and contribute to the sustainable development of Romania. Be one of them and benefit from the following: ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP You become a leader in your sector in terms of orientation towards environmental protection by associating with us NETWORKING We connect you with professionals, experts and companies in your field, with whom you can establish business relationships ACCESS THE RESOURCE You have access to important resources such as legislative documents, studies on sustainability certifications and others ACTIVE PARTICIPATION For RoGBC projects, working groups, legislative proposals and elaboration of the organization's strategy POWER OF THE COMMUNITY Where there are many power increases and change happens much easier How to become a member The process is carried out in 3 simple steps Fill in the membership commitment statement Download Complete the application for membership in 2 copies Download Send signed documents via email to elena.rastei@rogbc.org & info@rogbc.org (cc)