Organisations and projects in sustainability

Overview of companies, organisations and projects offering advice, information and cooperation in the field of sustainability in architecture and construction

Organizations operating ClimArchiBase

Centrum pasivního domu

Centrum pasivního domu is an independent association that has been educating people about healthy, efficient and sustainable construction for almost 20 years. We target investors, professionals, academics, educators, students and children. Our independent voice is heard at municipal, regional and state levels. We bring together over a hundred vetted firms and specialists, including architects, planners, energy specialists, and suppliers of materials and technologies. We organize comprehensive courses, workshops, excursions, conferences, discussion panels, publish professional publications, databases and reports, and offer consulting and advisory services.

Rethink Architecture

At Rethink Architecture, we educate and connect building professionals, giving them the tools to work together to create architecture that is friendly to people and nature. We organize lectures and workshops, train in companies, publish publications and have created a Sustainable Building Solutions Database. We offer consultation and advice on sustainable architecture and construction for institutions, commercial companies and individuals.

Nadace Partnerství

At Nadace Partnerství, we have been connecting public administration, experts and active citizens for more than 30 years. We support civil society with grants for green projects, as well as expertise in public space and green building design, climate adaptation planning and resident engagement. For municipalities, we offer accredited training programs on adaptation to the impacts of climate change. Transforming thinking is best supported by showcasing quality solutions, which is why we run the annual Adapterra Climate Adaptation Awards. This collects and recognises quality implemented solutions, including the stories behind their creation. In the preparation of construction projects for public as well as private investors, we provide consultation on climate adaptation solutions. For this, we also use data measured in the carbon-neutral Open Garden in Brno.

Czech Green Building Council

The Czech Green Building Council (CZGBC) brings together companies from different sectors of the economy. Their link is quality buildings and construction industry supporting new construction and renovation based on the principles of sustainability. The Council has been active in the Czech Republic since 2009 and all its activities are aimed at achieving Vision Zero, i.e. a state where buildings have zero environmental impact throughout their entire life cycle. We motivate the market to change the way people design, build, maintain and operate buildings and urban areas. We strive to create healthy, prosperous and environmentally and socially sensitive urban environments that improve quality of life.

Organisations and institutions working in the field of sustainable architecture

Architekti bez hranic

sustainable architecture | social architecture | environmental projects

A non-profit organisation bringing together architects and designers to work on projects with a positive social and environmental impact.

4AM Fórum pro architekturu a média

architecture | urban planning | public space | sustainability

A non-profit organisation dealing with architecture and public space including from a sustainability perspective.

CBRE

real estate | investments | ESG | certification | reporting

Consulting firm providing commercial real estate services including investment and asset management.

Asociace pro rozvoj recyklace stavebních materiálů v České republice (ASRM)

recycling | construction waste

An association dedicated to solving problems related to the recycling of inert construction and demolition waste.

Asociace energetických specialistů

energy | construction | sustainable technologies

A professional organisation of energy auditing building certification and energy consultancy professionals.

Asociace developerů

real estate | legislation | urban planning

A professional association representing the interests of developers in the Czech Republic focused on promoting the development of the real estate market.

Centrum pasivního domu

sustainable architecture | passive houses | education

Non-profit organisation providing education and advice on passive house and sustainable architecture.

Centrum architektury a městského plánování (CAMP)

city | art | architecture

A multimedia gallery focusing on the future of cities.

Asociace udržitelného podnikání

sustainable business | circular economy | ESG

A professional organisation promoting sustainable business and the transition to a circular economy.

Asociace společenské odpovědnosti

ESG | sustainability | social responsibility

Non-profit organisation promoting the principles of social responsibility and sustainability in business.

Centrum dopravy a energetiky (CDE)

energy | transport | emissions

Non-profit organisation working on the environmental impact of the energy sector particularly in the context of climate protection and greenhouse gas reduction.

CEVRE

sustainability | energy | environmental consulting | ESG

Consultancy services in energy subsidies and building certification.

Arnika

environment | fair sustainability | no growth | participation

A non-profit environmental organisation working on land-use and building management processes and public participation.

CIRA Advisory

ESG | circular economy | education

Consulting firm focused on circular economy and sustainable development for companies and institutions.

Centrum architektury Královéhradeckého kraje

sustainable architecture | urban planning | public space | environment

An architecture centre dedicated to promoting and advising sustainable architecture and urbanism.

CI2

sustainability | climate change | energy

Non-profit organisation dedicated to research and consultancy in the fields of sustainable development climate change and energy.

Česká komora architektů (ČKA)

architecture | competitions | construction | urban planning | education

A self-governing professional organisation established by law that brings together chartered architects landscape architects and urban planners.

COM-SE

circular economy | sustainability | ESG

A company providing expert consultancy in the field of construction and sustainable building.

Dřevařský ústav (Výzkumný a vývojový ústav dřevařský, Praha, s. p.)

wood construction | LCA | certification | materials

Independent certification body in the areas of certification and testing building quality diagnosis and verification and wood preservation analysis and design.

Ekowatt

certification | energy | sustainability | ESG

Energy and environmental consulting firm including green building certifications.

Česká rada pro šetrné budovy (CZGBC)

sustainable construction | sustainability | ESG

An organisation supporting sustainable construction and promoting environmentally friendly buildings.

Česká komora autorizovaných inženýrů a techniků činných ve výstavbě (ČKAIT)

construction | education | legislative advocacy

Professional organization of chartered engineers and technicians providing training and legislative support in the building industry.

Enviros

energy | sustainability | ESG | legislation

Energy environment and management consulting firm.

Enerfis

certification | energy | sustainability | ESG | reporting | software

Consultancy services in energy software and green building certification.

Fakulta agrobiologie, potravinových a přírodních zdrojů ČZU

education | landscape architecture | climate change adaptation | environment | sustainability

Field of study: landscape architecture (focus on environment and climate)

fair venture

legislation | reporting | carbon footprint | ESG | education

ESG and education consultancy.

Ekologický institut Veronica

environment | sustainable development | sustainable consumption | passive houses | self-sufficiency | RES

Non-profit organization dealing with eco consulting environmental protection sustainable consumption RES or sustainable regional development.

Fakulta stavební VUT

education | construction | sustainable technologies

Environmental engineering Environmentally advanced buildings

Galerie Jaroslava Fragnera (ČVUT)

architecture | urban planning | public space | sustainability

An architecture gallery focused on among other things the future and sustainability of architecture.

Fakulta architektury ČVUT

education | landscape architecture | climate change adaptation | environment | sustainability

Field of study: Landscape Architecture (focus on environment and climate)

Fakulta životního prostředí ČZU

education | landscape architecture | spatial planning | environmental engineering | environment | sustainable technologies

Fields: Landscape Engineering Urban Planning Environmental Engineering

Frank Bold

legislation | energy | ESG | reporting

Legal expertise combined with green finance consulting energy public affairs and public relations services.

Galerie VIPER

architecture | urban planning | public space | sustainability

Architecture gallery oriented among other things on the future and sustainability of architecture.

Grinity

certification | sustainability | ESG | project management

A company focusing on environmental consulting project management and sustainable real estate planning.

Klimatická koalice

climate | decarbonisation | energy | adaptation | landscape | politics

The Climate Coalition is a platform of Czech non-governmental non-profit organizations and informal initiatives that focus on climate and environmental protection.

Iniciativa nájemníků a nájemnic

social sustainability | affordable housing | tenants' rights

A non-profit organization focusing on tenants' rights and affordable housing.

Institut Cirkulární Ekonomiky (INCIEN)

circular economy | materials | recycling | manufacturing | construction | sustainability | legislation | ESG

A non-profit organisation and think tank that advocates and supports the transition to a circular economy including circular construction through research consultancy advocacy and training.

Město přátelské k dětem

children | Prague | cities | architecture

An association of architects sociologists and educators working to make urban public spaces better for children.

Nadace Partnerství

environment | sustainability | education

A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting environmental and sustainability projects and education.

Rethink Architecture

sustainable architecture | construction

Non-profit organisation providing consultancy and training programmes in sustainable architecture and construction.

Paměť města

public space | gentrification | social sustainability

Informal collective working on city transformation and gentrification mass tourism and affordable housing issues.

Pěšky městem

cities | infrastructure | transport

A non-profit organization that helps provide a safe environment for pedestrians and landscapes public spaces to entice people to walk or stop. Involves other people and associations in transforming the city.

Ekocentrum Koniklec

water | sustainability | environment

A non-profit initiative to promote sustainable water management in urban environments.

SEVEn - The Energy Efficiency Centre

sustainability | energy | environmental consulting | ESG

A non-profit consulting company that focuses on business development consulting and cost-effective energy use.

Real Estate Academy

real estate | education | investment | ESG

Educational institution providing courses and training in the real estate and property market.

Green0metr

ESG | sustainability | innovation

A platform focused on measuring and improving the environmental sustainability of companies and projects.

Re-set: Platforma pro sociálně-ekologickou transformaci

equitable sustainability | equitable transition/transformation | democratisation of ownership

A non-profit organization promoting social-ecological transformation towards a new economic model (e.g. affordable housing | shared energy)

Solární asociace

solar energy | renewable energy | energy

An association supporting the development of solar energy and promoting its use in the Czech Republic.

Sdružení pro architekturu a rozvoj (SAR)

architecture | construction | urban development | housing | infrastructure | legislation

An association whose aim and purpose is to promote positive building development and quality modern architecture in the Czech Republic.

STUŽ (Společnost pro trvale udržitelný život)

sustainability | sustainable construction | environment

A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable development and environmental protection including sustainable building and architecture.

Univerzitní centrum energeticky efektivních budov ČVUT (ČVUT UCEEB)

digitalisation | energy | innovation | materials | circular construction | indoor environmental quality

An independent research institute of the CTU in Prague and a national centre of competence in the field of green buildings focusing on buildings and their new technologies and the transfer of innovations from research to practice.

Šance pro budovy

energy | adaptation | sustainability | green buildings | legislation

An alliance of industry associations that promote energy efficient climate change adapted and environmentally friendly buildings in the Czech Republic.

Unie komunitní energetiky

community energy | renewable energy

An association that focuses on increasing the share of local clean sources in energy production and consumption.

Fakulta stavební ČVUT

Education | Construction | Sustainable Architecture

Lifelong learning: energy-efficient buildings sustainable development intelligent buildings education science and research

Brownfields (CzechInvest)

renovation | revitalization | brownfields | consulting

Advice on the preparation and implementation of development projects on brownfield sites.

Vysoká škola uměleckoprůmyslová v Praze – Future Architectures Platform (A2)

Education | Sustainable Architecture | Public Space

University studio focusing on the future of architecture sustainability in architecture and education in this field.

Vysoká škola uměleckoprůmyslová v Praze – Ateliér udržitelné architektury (A1)

Education | Sustainable Architecture | Public Space

A university studio focusing on sustainability issues in architecture and education in this field.

Zelený kruh

Legislation | Environment | Sustainability

An organisation bringing together environmental NGOs in the country and promoting environmental legislation and sustainable development.

Změna k lepšímu

Innovation | Sustainable Business | Industry | Circular Economy | ESG | Education

A platform connecting businesses that focus on sustainable business and education.