Smart Shelter Foundation (SSF) is a Dutch-registered NGO with 20 years of research and expertise in resilient low-carbon natural-material construction systems based on vernacular knowledge. Our work sits at the intersection of multi-hazard resilience, climate adaptation, cultural identity and affordability — core themes of the New European Bauhaus.
Led by Martijn Schildkamp (MSc Architecture, PhD Engineering, 3× Horizon Europe MSCA Seal of Excellence), SSF specialises in seismic-safe earthen and stone construction, passive thermal comfort, LCA and whole-life carbon assessment, code development, academic workshops and international technology transfer across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
SSF is interested in Horizon Europe and NEB collaborations as a research, technical, demonstration, dissemination and sustainability assessment partner.
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Areas of activity
Circular and regenerative approaches for the built environment
NEB-2026-01-REGEN-01: Sustainable, inclusive, affordable and beautiful solutions for thermal comfort in buildingsNEB-2026-01-REGEN-03: Innovative solutions for the sustainable and beautiful use of vertical space
Joint call
HORIZON-MISS-2026-04-CIT-NEB-B4P-CCRI-03: Introducing circular economy models in the construction sector, from buildings to city scale
Connecting the green transformation, social inclusion and local democracy
NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-02: Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoodsNEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-03: Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being
Representatives
Founder, Director, Research Lead of Smart Shelter Foundation
Dutch NGO offers 20 years expertise in vernacular low-carbon construction (earth/stone), seismic safety, LCA, circular soil upcycling & code development. Seeking research, technical or dissemination roles in NEB, EU Missions and Horizon Europe consortia.
Completing the consortia
Partner looking for consortium
Design - setting the project scope
Ideation - identifying the project idea
NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-02: Innovative approaches for the spatial design of neighbourhoods
NEB-2026-01-REGEN-03: Innovative solutions for the sustainable and beautiful use of vertical space
NEB-2026-01-REGEN-01: Sustainable, inclusive, affordable and beautiful solutions for thermal comfort in buildings
NEB-2026-01-PARTICIPATION-03: Understanding inhabitant’s experiences of neighbourhoods to support their health and well-being
Author
Founder, Director, Research Lead of Smart Shelter Foundation at Stichting Smart Shelter Foundation