We need to build differently. For decades, the construction industry has been completely focused on concrete and other mineral and fossil materials. Raw materials are becoming depleted, climate goals require the construction sector to reduce CO₂ emissions, and nature reserves are suffering from nitrogen emissions. Change is necessary, and Biobased Building is an important part of the solution.
Together with the Ministries of BZK and LNV, the College of Government Advisors, and the provinces of North Brabant and South Holland, we have worked over the past year on the strategic exploration Space for Biobased Building. This exploration examines the opportunities and challenges for building with biobased materials. In a Special Livecast: 'Space for Biobased Building' at Pakhuis de Zwijger, the exploration and the accompanying short film were presented. The exploration was also submitted to the House of Representatives.
Together with the Ministries of BZK and LNV, the College of Government Advisors, and the provinces of North Brabant and South Holland, we have worked over the past year on the strategic exploration Space for Biobased Building. This exploration examines the opportunities and challenges for building with biobased materials. In a Special Livecast: 'Space for Biobased Building' at Pakhuis de Zwijger, the exploration and the accompanying short film were presented. The exploration was also submitted to the House of Representatives.
2020
client
Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties
in cooperation with
TU delft
TNO
Ferry Piekart (tekstschrijver)
SHR
TNO
Ferry Piekart (tekstschrijver)
SHR
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Under the Spell of Fossil
In the last century, construction has been completely under the spell of fossil and mineral materials. But the high CO₂ emissions, shortages of raw materials, damage to nature, and emissions of nitrogen and other problematic substances call for a different way of building.
Plant-Based Building
Plant-based and naturally growing materials are increasingly becoming a serious alternative. New techniques, such as the development of cross-laminated timber, provide new, natural materials with surprising properties: extremely strong, yet lightweight, fire-resistant, and easy to work with. But above all: biobased materials can reverse the vicious cycle of increasing emissions and store CO₂ for a long time.
In the last century, construction has been completely under the spell of fossil and mineral materials. But the high CO₂ emissions, shortages of raw materials, damage to nature, and emissions of nitrogen and other problematic substances call for a different way of building.
Plant-Based Building
Plant-based and naturally growing materials are increasingly becoming a serious alternative. New techniques, such as the development of cross-laminated timber, provide new, natural materials with surprising properties: extremely strong, yet lightweight, fire-resistant, and easy to work with. But above all: biobased materials can reverse the vicious cycle of increasing emissions and store CO₂ for a long time.
Economic Opportunities
Biobased building offers economic opportunities for the agricultural sector, a qualitative boost for nature reserves, and a significant leap forward for the health of both builders and residents. That sounds positive, but there are also hurdles. The construction sector is not yet attuned to biobased materials, certifications have not yet been adapted to new methods, and above all, something needs to change in the public perception of the use of wood and other natural materials.
Biobased building offers economic opportunities for the agricultural sector, a qualitative boost for nature reserves, and a significant leap forward for the health of both builders and residents. That sounds positive, but there are also hurdles. The construction sector is not yet attuned to biobased materials, certifications have not yet been adapted to new methods, and above all, something needs to change in the public perception of the use of wood and other natural materials.
Landscape Development
Notions surrounding deforestation in Dutch forests and high fire risk are unfounded but deeply rooted. This exploration shows how housing construction and landscape development can go hand in hand and highlights the obstacles that biobased building materials need to overcome before they can fulfill their promises.
Notions surrounding deforestation in Dutch forests and high fire risk are unfounded but deeply rooted. This exploration shows how housing construction and landscape development can go hand in hand and highlights the obstacles that biobased building materials need to overcome before they can fulfill their promises.
