First nZEB Expo Bucharest hosted over 15,000 visitors and 150 exhibiting companies

The first edition of nZEB Expo, the largest local event dedicated to energy-efficient construction, took place in Bucharest, gathering over 15,000 visitors and 150 exhibiting companies. The event was held from June 14-16 at Romexpo, Pavilion B2, providing a platform for discussions, presentations, and demonstrations for professionals and enthusiasts in the field of sustainable construction.

The mission of the nZEB Expo concept is to fundamentally transform the local construction market by promoting the nZEB standard and the passive house standard, thereby improving living standards. Thus, the nZEB Expo series aims to provide the space and context necessary for facilitating the exchange of information, know-how, and giving participants access to the latest products and solutions in the field.

“The first nZEB Expo Bucharest was a real success, showing the increased interest in energy-efficient construction and the need for innovative solutions. We are pleased that we managed to build a concept dedicated to everyone involved in this field and to contribute, step by step, to accelerating the adoption of increasingly high-quality housing. With the current enthusiasm, we are already preparing for the second edition, which we will hold in the fall in Cluj Napoca, and we are confident that it will be at least as well received,” said Marius Șoflete, passive house designer and co-organizer of nZEB Expo.

On its three dedicated stages, nZEB Expo Bucharest brought together over 50 speakers and covered various topics of interest in the field, from legislation and financing of nZEB constructions to designing passive houses and statements from beneficiaries. A special highlight was the “Smart City” conference, held by Carlos Moreno, an internationally renowned urban planner and initiator of the “15-minute city” concept. Additionally, participants had the opportunity to explore the solutions and products of over 150 exhibitors and to discuss with their representatives. The innovations they brought covered all segments necessary for sustainable construction, including heat pumps, heat recovery ventilation systems, high-performance joinery, prefabricated house systems, insulation and waterproofing, photovoltaic panels, roofing solutions, etc.

Among the main attractions of this edition were Romania’s largest 3D printer – Wasp The Crane, which demonstrated real-time printing of a house structure, and the innovative construction digitalization solutions from Leviatan Design, which offered visitors virtual and augmented reality experiences. Additionally, the event hosted 27 practical workshops, from correct window installation, airtightness tests, demonstrations of professional power tools, carpentry, to roof installation or waterproofing.

The second edition of nZEB Expo will take place in Cluj Napoca, between November 1-3, 2024, continuing to promote energy-efficient construction and support the transition to nZEB standards and passive houses.

nZEB Expo is a partnership between Soflete.ro, The Concept Real Estate Advisers, and Mihai Cima, co-founder of Universum Events. Soflete.ro – the first and most relevant content creator dedicated to construction in Romania, with a community of 150,000 followers on online communication channels and one of the main promoters of nZEB and passive house standards in our country. The Concept Real Estate Advisers – a company specializing in sales and marketing dedicated to construction and real estate developments, will bring major developers and players in the construction market to both Bucharest and Cluj. Mihai Cima, co-founder of Universum Events – organizer of top industry events (such as Imobiliarium, GoTech World, or Bucharest Technology Week, which annually gathers tens of thousands of participants) will coordinate the organization of both this year’s nZEB Expo editions.