Supporting citymakers as change accelerators for sustainable construction
Founded in 2003, the Holcim Foundation was among the first global initiatives to define and champion the principles of sustainable construction. Today, we build on that legacy with a clear ambition.
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Our Vision
Influence how cities are built, renewed, and cared for - advancing responsible urban development and placemaking that integrates buildings, infrastructure, and public space to create greener, healthier and more resilient places for growing urban populations to live and work.
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Our Mission
To support citymakers as change accelerators for sustainable construction — mobilising knowledge, partnerships, and practice to translate integrated urban thinking into tangible impact where it is most urgently needed.
A Strategic Partnership with C40 Cities
An important first step in translating our renewed vision into action is our new partnership with C40 Cities through the C40 Reinventing Cities initiative. This collaboration bridges city governments, the private sector, and the next generation to drive low-carbon, resilient urban development worldwide.
News
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Why Architects Belong in Politics
Pristina Mayor Përparim Rama on city-making, creative leadership and the regeneration project placing Kosovo on the map.
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How Rotterdam is Redesigning for Water
Rotterdam has spent decades learning to design with water, turning life below sea level into a model for climate-resilient urban planning.
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20 Years of Sustainable Construction Awards
New publication traces two decades of design innovation through the Holcim Foundation Awards