How do you build a thousand houses from hemp? How do bio-based materials move from individual pilots to large-scale use? What role do companies, cities and designers play as catalysts for change – and what can we learn from international examples?
Welcome to morning coffee, where we will examine the possibilities of bio-based construction through practical examples, research, and a business perspective.
We hear how the Hemp Fiber Deal commitment in the Netherlands has accelerated the adoption of bio-based materials, what business opportunities are being opened up by developments and innovations in the sector, and about the straw apartment building currently under construction in Malmö. We also discuss the importance of design in implementing sustainable and low-carbon construction.
The event offers a timely overview of how bio-based materials can become a key part of the construction of the future – and how different actors can be involved in the change.
Breakfast will be served from 8:45 a.m. and the program will start at approximately 9:00 a.m. After the speeches, there will also be time for discussions and networking.
Program
Welcome
Lari Sirèn, Helsinki Circular Economy Cluster
Hanna Mattila, Uusimaa Circular Economy Valley, Region of Uusimaa
A thousand homes from hemp: the Hemp Fiber Deal Accelerating the adoption of bio-based materials in the Netherlands
Nick Boersma, Circulair Friesland, Netherlands
Language: English
Experiments in hemp construction in Finland – towards bio-based building materials
Noora Norokytö, Expert, Turku University of Applied Sciences
Straw elements rise to the heights – a 10-storey residential building in Malmö shows the direction of bioconstruction
Anna Hjelt, Chief Business Development Officer, EcoCocon
From an old sewage treatment plant to an event venue – design based on bio-based materials
Miia-Liina Tommila, Architect, Tommila Acrhitects
Please note that this event is held on-site only and there is no remote participation option. You are welcome to join us to experience the unique atmosphere of the event on-site!
