The New European Bauhaus focuses on three main principles:

Sustainability: It aims to promote sustainability in every context by supporting innovative approaches to architecture, design and urban planning that prioritize environmental and social sustainability. This understanding includes designing energy-efficient, environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing buildings and spaces.

Inclusivity: The New European Bauhaus aims to be inclusive and accessible to all, emphasizing the importance of community participation and social cohesion. It aims to create spaces and designs that include people of all nationalities, genders, ages and abilities.

Aesthetic: NEB aims to make sustainability more interesting to the general public by emphasizing the importance of aesthetics in design and architecture. It encourages the integration of beauty and functionality in all aspects of design.