What is Eurocode? Future & Developments

Eurocode is the structural design standard framework adopted across Europe to ensure buildings are safe, durable, and economical. Each material and engineering discipline is published under a separate title. Main codes prefixed with EN include:

EN 1990: Basis of Structural Design
EN 1991: Actions on Structures (wind, snow, imposed loads)
EN 1992: Design of Concrete Structures
EN 1993: Design of Steel Structures
EN 1994: Design of Composite Steel and Concrete Structures
EN 1995: Design of Timber Structures
EN 1996: Design of Masonry Structures
EN 1997: Geotechnical Design
EN 1998: Design for Seismic Resistance
EN 1999: Design of Aluminium Structures

In Turkey, these standards are published as TS EN and used in coordination with national building regulations.

What’s Next for Eurocodes?

The 2nd Generation Eurocodes are currently under development. These revisions aim to:

Improve clarity and ease of understanding
Enhance compatibility with digital design tools
Integrate sustainability and carbon footprint considerations
Simplify load combinations
Include new materials and systems (e.g., fiber-reinforced polymers)

The new Eurocodes are expected to be gradually implemented between 2026 and 2030. At Beus Facade, we continuously update our façade engineering practices in alignment with these developments.

Note: Eurocode documents are prepared by technical committees of the European Commission and published by CEN (European Committee for Standardization).