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Very excited to have pitched our vision to Wopke Hoekstra and Tim van der Hagen. I had the privilege to pitch our groundbreaking solution to none other than Wopke Hoekstra, European Commissioner on Climate, and Tim van der Hagen, Rector Magnificus at TU Delft, at a gathering for innovative companies from Delft. Our mission? To revolutionize infrastructure sustainability by extending the lifespan of steel structures, thus significantly reducing CO2 emissions. At Villari, we've developed cutting-edge technology that detects early-stage fatigue cracks in critical areas, ensuring the longevity of steel structures. By minimizing the need for frequent replacements, our solution directly contributes to a greener future by decreasing the demand for steel production. Imagine a world where our bridges, buildings, and industrial facilities last longer, requiring fewer resources for maintenance and replacement. That's the future we're working towards at Villari, and it was an honor to share our vision with Mr. Hoekstra and Mr. van der Hagen and other innovative minds at the gathering. #Sustainability #Infrastructure #Innovation #ClimateAction Picture by Sicco van Grieken

SIRCULAR General Assembly: Advancing the Future of Sustainable Building! 🌱 This week, we’re preparing for our first SIRCULAR Project General Assembly, where our partners from all across Europe come together to drive forward our mission of transforming the construction sector. Together we will tackle one of today’s most pressing challenges: decarbonising buildings and paving the way for a circular, sustainable construction industry. 🔄🏗️ Thank you CARTIF for hosting us, and see you soon! 🚀 RINA Centre for Research & Technology Hellas (CERTH) GeneGIS GI National Technical University of Athens CARTIF ICLEI Europe Steinbeis Europa Zentrum ITeC - Institut de Tecnologia de la Construcció de Catalunya Hormipresa Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology Estonian Union of Housing Associations EKYL Tartu Regional Energy Agency Balti Vara Ehitus OÜ ZRS Architekten Ingenieure Karlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT) GNE Finance Inlecom Commercial Pathways RIMOND Hellenic Passive House Institute - Ελληνικό Ινστιτούτο Παθητικού Κτιρίου STRESS s.c.ar.l #SIRCULAR #HorizonEurope #Built4People #BuildingTheTransition #PrioritisePeople Nebula B4P #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #GreenInnovation #EUProjects

We have to stop building new, legislate as if climate change were our greatest political, economic and safety risk, and come closer together to future-proof Nordic construction Our new report, Future-Proofing Nordic Construction, offers a set of policy recommendations to address the systemic challenges around the sector. We've gathered insights from urban planners, policymakers, architects, and activists over three years, and packaged them in a toolbox for all of you thought leaders, politicians, industry players and activists out there to start a total conversion of the Nordic housing and construction sector towards practises that fit within the safe operating space. 👉 Read the Full Report Here: https://lnkd.in/dmB9hknq A huge thanks to the SUSTAINORDIC transformation panel for their support and advise throughout the process: Anna Denell, Head of Sustainability, Vasakronan Susanne Iverus Rudenstam, CEO, Swedish Wood Building Council Mark Hughes, Professor of Wood Tchnologies, Aalto University Pasi Aalto, Professor, Norwegian University of Science and Technology Hulda Hallgrímsdóttir, Project Manager, Climate, City of Reykjavik Bjarke Fjeldsted, Chief Product Officer, Molio, Denmark Benedicte Wildhagen, Chief Adviser Public Systems & Service Innovation, DOGA, Norway. #nordicsustainableconstruction #sustainordic #nordicinnovation #norden #Sustainability #Nordicsolutions #planetaryboundaries #circulareconomy #architecture #policy — Dorte Bo Bojesen, Helle Redder Momsen, Angelica Åkerman, Nikolaj Sveistrup, Mads Randbøll Wolff, Anders Vestergaard Jensen, Nordic Innovation, Nordic Sustainable Construction, The Nordic Council of Ministers and The Nordic Council, Form/Design Center, Climate-KIC, Bolig og byggeri | Social- og Boligstyrelsen i Danmark SUSTAINORDIC

How can you transform a 1955 wastewater treatment plant into an innovative, sustainable public space?    AKT II is excited to be part of the VERKET project, collaborating with Team VERK-SAM (Marge Arkitekter, TREDJE NATUR and Lone-Pia Bach), ArkDes, and Ulricehamn Municipality that works to answer this question.   This innovative initiative explores how Ulricehamn’s 1955 wastewater treatment plant can be transformed into a sustainable public space, maintaining the industrial heritage of the site and the buildings on it while making it climate resilient and more biodiverse.   Our Technical Director, David Watson, alongside our Copenhagen Studio is working in a multidisciplinary team to reimagine this outdated infrastructure, combining design, environmental responsibility, and community engagement. The team also includes our local partner, Tyréns AB.   We look forward to contributing AKT II’s expertise to create a lasting, adaptable solution that meets future urban needs. Read more here https://lnkd.in/e4Wp4eFq Tore Banke Katarina Grundsell #Sustainability #UrbanPlanning #Innovation #Adaptivereuse

✨Behind the Scenes Video: Renovation works of oPEN Lab in Genk entering final phase 🏡⚡ Take a sneak peek behind the scenes of the oPEN Lab project in New Texas, Genk! 🎥 💡 Innovative solutions: Prefab walls, energy boxes, green roofs & more! 🌞 Sustainability: Insulation, photovoltaic panels, and cutting-edge tech! 🏗️ Progress: 27 homes near completion, turning New Texas into a Positive Energy Neighborhood! 🔗 Read the news and watch the video here: https://lnkd.in/eRZ5R4Zn EnergyVille | VITO | Stebo vzw | Stad Genk | Paulien Martens | Evi Lambie | Anneleen Baptist | Wonen in Limburg | Stephanie Lieten | Tanja Croci | Niki Saenen | Martine Hendrix | Maarten De Groote | Marianna Papaglastra | Adélaïde Chopard #oPENLab #Genk #PositiveEnergyNeighborhood

To achieve our climate goals we need to replace (substitute) fossil fuel based materials and we also need to remove (store) carbon that is currently in the atmosphere. This conference will explore the policies needed to enable the built environment to play its full role helping deliver a green Europe.

Three Months of Floating Innovation! Three months ago, we launched the first pilot of our #Bluelands Foundation in close collaboration with our partner OPPY International 🐙. This milestone marked a significant step toward Blue21 's vision of a sustainable, resilient future where floating solutions address the challenges of urbanization, climate change, and rising sea levels. Our expanded modular floating office, now 14 square meters, embodies the potential of floating construction as a cornerstone of this future. Visit us at the The Green Village, TU Delft Campus, to experience this innovative workspace and explore how floating infrastructure can transform our cities and ecosystems for the better. Join us in building the future, one floating platform at a time!

We just found out that our work is starting to reach the Norwegian parliament. In the recent recommendation from the Transport and Communications Committee on appropriations in the Norwegian state budget for 2025, Ocean Industries Concept Lab and #openbridge are specifically mentioned (translated from Norwegian): The committee members from the Conservative Party (Høyre) note in this context that companies associated with the (innovation) catapults and the research group Ocean Industries Concept Lab at AHO contribute to safer, more sustainable, and more efficient maritime coastal shipping through the OpenBridge design framework. It is fantastic to see that our work is noticed in the higher offices of Norway. And we have more to share soon. Open innovation is moving ahead, fast. #maritime #industry #design #openAR #openRemote #openZero The Oslo School of Architecture and Design https://lnkd.in/ds6f8yKW

🌍 CES Polska: Pioneering Sustainable Solutions in Precast Concrete At CES Polska, a member of the global Consolis group, we are not just creating precast elements; we are building a sustainable future. Our commitment to reducing environmental impact is demonstrated through our innovative Green Spine Line® solutions, achieving at least 15% lower CO2 emissions than conventional standards. We proudly participate in the Science Based Targets initiative, aligning our strategies with the most rigid climate science goals to reduce greenhouse gases comprehensively. In our quest for sustainability, we're also excited about our role in the ReCreate project, an ambitious program aimed at rethinking how urban environments are designed and constructed. Through ReCreate, we're developing sustainable, reusable, and recyclable concrete solutions, setting new benchmarks in the industry. We pave the way for a greener 🍃 , more sustainable construction landscape, ensuring our planet remains a vibrant, healthy home for future generations. 🏗️ #BuildingGreen #CESPolska #WellBuiltforWellBeing #ScienceBasedTargets #ReCreateProject

Surviving Means No Combustion 🔥🌍 – by Werner Sobek For Werner Sobek, the path to a sustainable future demands bold decisions. He challenges us to confront the trade-offs between preserving polluting industries and protecting the planet. The question is not just about energy but about emissions, and addressing this means rethinking industries, livelihoods, and economic priorities. Sobek urges us to tackle this complex issue with urgency, despite the financial and systemic forces resisting change. ▶️ Werner Sobek shared this perspective at our Hamburg event. Watch his full talk on our website under “Archive” https://lnkd.in/dt-t_uD6. Comment or DM us if you need help finding the video link! Our partners for this event were LAUFEN Germany, ROMA Architektenberatung, Bette GmbH & Co. KG, COSENTINO, Schüco International KG, and Graphisoft Nord GmbH. #architectsnotarchitecture #anatalks #wernersobek #sustainabledesign #sustainablearchitecture #climateaction