Upcoming events
GBCI Networking meetings
Networking groups are for all members of GBCI. If you are a member and want to register for a networking group, send us an email at gb@graennibyggd.is
Midday meeting: BREEAM New Construction v. 7
20/01/2026
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On September 30, 2025, BREEAM New Construction Version 7 was officially launched, and all new assignments registered from 27 January 2026 will fall under v.7.
The latest version emphasises whole-life carbon, biodiversity and ecology, resilience, and material selection. To get better prepared for this change, GBCI is organising a meeting with a BRE representative for our members to introduce the changes and provide our members with a space for Q&A to clarify any doubts.
The meeting will be held on 20/01/2026 at 2 pm on Zoom. Members of GBCI can contact gb@graennibyggd.is for a registration link.
Midday meeting: Byggjum fyrir fólk (Build for people)
22/01/2026
Nearly all our time is spent inside or near buildings, making them an essential part of our lives. Lately, the impact of the built environment on our health has garnered increasing attention, and the inquiry into how we can enhance buildings to support our physical and mental well-being has been widely discussed among many in Iceland. At the same time, we also aim to improve the construction's environmental impact. Can these two elements work together?
This and other questions will be answered at the event in the Nordic House on Thursday January 22nd at 15:00-16:30.
The event will begin with introducing a European initiative aiming to integrate environmental sustainability with the well-being of built environment users - New European Bauhaus - and its potential to address certain challenges we encounter in Iceland.
A panel discussion on the cultural, social, and environmental dimensions of the built environment and how we can combine them will follow.
Registration is necessary to attend the event in person. The event will also be streamed.
A detailed agenda will be available soon. Save the date and stay tuned!