Spring is approaching, and with it, a series of events highlighting a key material for the future of construction: wood. This material, valued for its numerous environmental benefits and flexibility of use, will be the common thread of most meetings and visits organized in the coming weeks. Here are the highlights not to be missed!
📍 Visit to the Pacheco Site – An Exemplary Rehabilitation
📅 Friday, April 25, 2025 – 12:00 to 14:00
📍 Boulevard Pachéco 32, Brussels
🎟 Priority for cluster members – 20 places available
This ambitious project has enabled the transformation of the former Royal Mint into a modern and bright complex combining offices, co-living, shops, and dining spaces. One of the major challenges was to replace massive concrete structures with wooden elements to lighten the building’s load while preserving its historical authenticity. A unique opportunity to discover the behind-the-scenes of this sustainable transformation!
🚆 Study Trip to Rotterdam – Focus on Circular Economy
📅 Thursday, May 15 and Friday, May 16, 2025
📍 Rotterdam
🌍 Theme: Sustainable Urban Revitalization
🎟 Reserved for cluster members – 13 places available
Two days to explore inspiring initiatives such as:
✅ BlueCity, an innovative hub where 55 entrepreneurs develop projects around the circular economy.
✅ Brienenoord Island, recently redeveloped to promote biodiversity and sustainable urbanism.
✅ Rotterdam Makers District, a neighborhood focused on innovation and responsible construction.
✅ A floating urban farm, a unique model of food production in the city
In short, a program rich in exchanges and discoveries to rethink the urbanism of tomorrow!
🎤 Pitch IT – An Evening Dedicated to Innovation
📅 Tuesday, May 20 – Starting at 18:30
📍 In the Brussels Capital Region – Location to be determined
🎟 Free event upon registration
An unmissable event for the sustainable construction sector. Pitch IT is a dynamic evening where cluster members present their projects or solutions to the public in a few minutes. 👉 The ideal opportunity to discover new ideas, expand your network, and identify collaboration opportunities! More information to follow.
🌳 From Forest to Sustainable Construction – A Unique Immersion
📅 Date: May 22 from 9:30 to 17:45
📍 Couvin
🎟 Free event upon reservation – limited to 10 members of the ecobuild.brussels cluster
From sustainable forest management to the transformation of wood into CLT-certified construction materials, this day offers a journey to the heart of the wood sector. Special focus will be on the traceability and environmental benefits of certified wood in sustainable architecture.
⚠ Pre-registrations already open until April 4 – more information here
🔗 Online form
Don’t miss these events to build a more sustainable future together! 🚀
