Task Groups

The Group focuses on the issue of regeneration and redevelopment of unused and neglected areas. It views the topic on brownfields from the perspective of their sustainable revitalization, promotes the use of brownfields over green fields, builds on topics such as water management, green roofs or elimination of thermal islands in cities. It also focuses on the issue of brownfields in relation to certifications LEED, BREEAM and legislation.

The Group deals with the issues of water management in buildings and urbanized areas with the aim of helping to reduce the effects of climate change and the creation of thermal islands. The priority of the group is to increase the awareness of the issue and create legislative environment that will promote the sustainable management of water in buildings. We focus on the key topics: use of rain and grey water in buildings, retention of rainwater around buildings and the role of green roofs and facades. We cooperate with various sector organisations and invite academic institutions and the Institute of Planning and Development of the City of Prague for cooperation.

The task group is dedicated to improving the legislative environment, streamlining support programmes, educating and educating professionals, especially in the field of energy efficiency of buildings, while ensuring environmental, user and investor friendliness.
We create proposals for adjustments and commentaries of legislative regulations, including transposition of European directives on energy performance of buildings (EPBD) and energy efficiency (EED). The task group cooperates with the alliance Šance pro budovy - providing it with knowledge and experience of Council members and relevant and credible background for negotiations with key institutions.

The main objective of the task group is to transform the Czech construction industry into a fully circular and environmentally friendly one.
Circular construction emphasizes the saving of primary resources by reusing selected building elements, by prioritizing secondary raw materials and materials from renewable sources. For built-in products, guaranteed quality and minimal environmental impacts must be ensured.

The Czech Green Building Council is the only organization in the Czech Republic focused on the holistic approach to the quality internal environment of buildings. Through a synergy of expertise among its members, the Task Group offers a unique insight into the quality of the indoor environment in all its aspects. Our goal is to provide an optimal solution for the indoor environment of buildings that will benefit both people and the environment, whether in schools, offices or homes. Quality internal environment will become standard.

The group's main task will be to develop a substantive interpretation of taxonomy and to define specific aspects at national level. This will be the basis for establishing a broader consensus among stakeholders on specific rules for evaluating compliance with taxonomy requirements. The group's remit will be to link findings from the international scene with the requirements and ideas of market participants at national level. Using the European Regional Network of Green Building Councils, we will be able to bring experience from other countries and use it to create such a methodological guide. The aim is a common understanding, acceptance of a common approach and assessment criteria and simplification of the process for investors and for the banking sector.

We are preparing the agenda and activities of the group; the first meeting will take place in early 2Q 2024.