The pilot action carried out in Emilia-Romagna (Italy), within the framework of the LIFE BE-WoodEN project, focused on a feasibility study for the development of a local and sustainable wood supply chain applied to the social housing sector, intending to promote low-carbon and socially inclusive building solutions. 
 

The action, coordinated by ART-ER in collaboration with the University of Florence, adopted a multidisciplinary approach, integrating environmental, technical, economic, and social analyses. Activities included surveys on citizens’ perceptions of timber buildings, engagement with companies along the wood value chain, assessment of the level of awareness of the New European Bauhaus approach, as well as a comparative evaluation of environmental performance through Life Cycle Assessment. 
The action also examined regional forest availability, the structural characteristics of the main local wood species, the wood–construction–furnishing value chain, and the stock of public social housing, identifying strengths, critical issues, and non-structural barriers to the development of a short and sustainable supply chain. 
 

Key results include the definition of potential green business models, the identification of environmental qualification tools, and the development of key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess environmental benefits, including carbon sequestration, the use of natural resources, and emission reduction. The pilot action provided operational guidance and recommendations for policymakers and sector stakeholders, contributing to the replicability of the model and to the implementation of the New European Bauhaus principles at the regional level.