Meet Us at Regenerative Metropolis ’24
DATE: Friday, September 27, 2024
TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 7:00 P.M. (EST) – Door opens at 8:45 A.M.
VENUE: Starr Foundation, 63 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10011
11:30 A.M. – 12:30 P.M. | Biogenic Construction Case Study
Farming and building in a new way:
The building and agriculture industries together account for around 53% of CO₂ emissions worldwide. By farming and building in a new way, we have the opportunity to sequester more CO₂ than we consume and at the same time grow our homes and cities on a larger scale. In a way we heal our soil and produse real organic food and make buildings that last for generations to come. By co-creating together with nature we can create a better future today.
Straw panels go mainstream:
How EcoCocon straw panels are starting to reach the mainstream in Europe. From small residential homes, 12 story high-rise buildings, to a soon-to-be over million square foot logistic center. Paul will discuss EcoCocon’s certification approvals, code and fire regulations, and experience with builders and architects working on projects of all scales.
Scale bio building in the US:
Natur aims to scale bio building in the US in the form of prefab modular straw panel homes with the use of EcoCocon’s technology and regenerative building / farming ideals in mind. Our beyond net-zero solution aims to address humanity’s most existential threats and the housing crisis – all while creating a symbiotic, sustainable, and abundant relationship between builders and farmers.
Learning Objectives:
- Participants will gain understanding in the impact of the building and agriculture industries and their potential to restore our soil, food, and health systems.
- Participants will be demonstrated the remarkable carbon sequestration capacity of building with regenerative straw bio materials.
- Participants will learn about the EcoCocon straw panel system from a design, performance and certifications standpoint.
- Participants will explore the advantages of straw in comparison to mass timber as well as barriers and solutions to scaling straw construction.
Peter Jensen – US Representative for EcoCocon, & CEO | Build With Nature
Peter is a Danish designer and building consultant with over 20 years of natural building experience. For the last 5 years, he has partnered with EcoCocon to introduce their certified straw-based construction system to the US. Through Build With Nature, Peter has several completed and in-progress projects, with an exponentially growing list of demand. To meet this demand, Peter is co-founding Natur to bring pre-designed and fabricated modular straw panel homes to scale. Ultimately, his passion lies in regenerating the soil through building and farming in a more conscious way.
Paul Lynch – International Sales Manager for EcoCocon, & CEO | SustainaBuild Oy
Paul is the International Sales Manager of EcoCocon where he also runs the Irish, Swedish, and Finnish markets. For the last 20 years, he has specialized in bio based building materials. He is the former CEO of The Natural Building Company and now runs a consultancy firm called SustainaBuild Oy in Finland.
Isabel Rangel – Business Development Director | Build With Nature
Isabel has 10+ years experience in brand design and strategy, product development, manufacturing, and supply chain management in CPGs, tech & hospitality. Previously, she was the co-founder of proptech startup, aether, and business development for multi-disciplinary consultancy, Third Vista. With Natur and Build With Nature, she hopes to make a sustainable and measurable impact through two of the industries with the greatest potential for positive change – construction and agriculture, while also addressing the housing crisis.
Build with Nature
Introducing the EcoCocon Straw Panel System.
A high-performance building that can take your ideas and designs to a whole new level. This building method is sustainable and strong, yet quick and easy to assemble.
We create healthy and environmentally friendly homes for you and your family by using natural materials to create energy-efficient, high-comfort buildings.
Building with nature creates a better future today.
Our Mission
We help you create life-loving spaces that are sustainable, healthy, comfortable, and inspiring.
