In June, BGBC officially launched the Framework for Climate Adaptive Buildings (FCAB), a practical framework designed to help the Belgian building sector assess and improve resilience to rising temperatures and heatwaves.
The launch quickly attracted attention from Belgian media, bringing the topic of climate adaptation into the public debate at a time when extreme heat events are becoming increasingly common. Several media outlets highlighted BGBC's findings that a significant share of Belgium's housing stock remains vulnerable to overheating and that climate resilience must become a core consideration in building design, renovation and asset management.
Coverage appeared across a range of national and regional media, helping raise awareness among homeowners, policymakers and industry professionals alike.
Read the coverage:
- The Bulletin – Many Belgian homes poorly adapted to heat
- BRUZZ – 1 in 5 Belgian homes at risk of overheating
- La Dernière Heure – Are we living in "boiler homes"?
- HLN – Heat could make 1 in 5 Belgian homes unliveable
The strong response confirmed that climate adaptation is rapidly emerging as a key challenge for Belgium's building sector. While energy efficiency and decarbonisation remain essential, the FCAB highlighted another critical question: will our buildings remain comfortable, healthy and safe in a warmer climate?
With the FCAB, BGBC aims to equip the sector with practical guidance and a shared framework to answer that question and accelerate the transition towards climate-resilient buildings across Belgium.