Van Nature I Aiming higher with bio-based and nature-inclusive construction

28.04.2026
How do you translate that ambition into real projects — on a large scale, with a significant impact and added value, including in terms of planning permission?
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On Tuesday 2 June, Bureau Bouwtechniek is organising the training course “Van Nature”: an evening event focusing on bio-based and nature-inclusive construction, aimed at architects, clients and project developers who wish to go beyond the basics.

From ambition to implementation

Bio-based and nature-inclusive construction are now familiar concepts. But how do you translate them into feasible projects, well-founded decisions and a robust business model? This course takes a practical approach, drawing on real-world case studies, strategic insights and technical considerations that can be put into practice straight away.

The evening is structured around two parallel themes – bio-based and nature-inclusive – each of which explores implementation, scalability and added value in greater depth.

What will you take away from this course?

During this course, you will gain insight into:

  • The economic rationale behind bio-based construction: how new business models are taking shape and what impact this has on design and development
  • Practical experience with bio-based mid-rise buildings, including a focus on material selection, cost-effectiveness and feasibility
  • Scaling up bio-based solutions: how research and databases contribute to broader market application
  • Permitability and policy frameworks within nature-inclusive construction
  • The integration of nature into the building envelope, with a focus on risks, technical challenges and smart design choices
  • The value creation of nature in property projects: from social added value to economic translation

The combination of in-depth knowledge and practical experience means that you will not only understand why these topics are important, but above all how to put them into practice.

Programme

The evening begins at 6.30 pm with a welcome and a brief introduction.

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Bio-based construction

  • Business models for bio-based construction by Jim Teunizen of Alba Concepts
  • Case study: Urban Woods – bio-based mid-rise buildings by Urban, Climate Architects
  • Scaling up and market evolution based on research by Mieke Van der Linden
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Nature-inclusive building

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  • Case study: Mortsel Cultural Centre by
  • Integrating nature into the building envelope by Jente De Schepper

Finally

We’ll wrap up with a joint session led by Rebel on valuing nature in projects, with a focus on opportunities for property development.

The evening will conclude with an exhibition and a networking session.

This course is aimed at professionals who wish to turn their ambitions into reality. Anyone wishing to incorporate bio-based and nature-inclusive construction as a fully-fledged component of their design and development strategies will find the necessary guidance here.

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Practical information

  • Date: Tuesday 2 June 2026
  • Time: 6.30 pm – 9.00 pm
  • Venue: Bureau Bouwtechniek, Antwerp
  • Fee: €80
  • Capacity: limited number of places

You can sign up here

Once you have registered, you will receive an invoice from Bureau Bouwtechniek. Once payment has been received, you will receive a confirmation, and we look forward to seeing you in Antwerp on Tuesday 2 June.

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