WoodAcademy

Connect with a community of wood enthusiasts driven by innovation and sustainability. Be part of the change, join the Wood Culture and register for our Wood Academy events.

WoodAcademy

Wood Academy

Why Wood Academy?

The building industry is facing urgent challenges: urban density, resource scarcity, and the growing pressure to reduce CO₂ emissions. With construction accounting for nearly 40% of global emissions, it’s time to rethink how we build. 

At Wood Shapers, we believe wood is a key solution: renewable, low-carbon, and engineered for performance. That’s why we created Wood Academy, a platform to connect and inspire professionals who want to build smarter, faster, and greener with wood and hybrid technologies. 

What is Wood Academy?

Learn. Connect. Build differently.

Choosing wood means joining a forward-thinking community that brings WoodCulture to life: architects, developers, insurers, engineers, and public stakeholders who believe in a more sustainable future for construction. 
Through conferences, project tours, and expert talks, Wood Academy brings together those who want to explore the full potential of low-carbon construction, share insights, and collaborate across disciplines. 

At Wood Academy,
you can: 

  • Expand your knowledge 
  • Grow your network 
  • Shape the future of building 

Ready to build differently? Join the movement!

Register for the next WoodAcademy

Wood Academy events are open to professionals and decision-makers active in or closely connected to the construction and real estate sectors, with a strong interest in timber/hybrid construction and sustainable building practices.

Wood Shapers reserves the right to review and validate registrations to ensure a relevant and high-quality experience for all participants.

Sustainability

Upcoming events

Upcoming event

Wood Academy #5

Location Antwerp
Timing 15 October 2026
Theme Focus on the Antwerp market and a visit to two major landmark timber/hybrid projects.

Upcoming event

Wood Academy #6

Location Luxembourg
Timing Q4 2026
Theme Coming soon


Past events

Wood Academy Explore Amsterdam
22 & 23 April 2026

Wood Academy Explore Amsterdam

Theme: Amsterdam’s leading examples of timber and bio-based construction.

Wood Academy #3
October 2022

Wood Academy #3

Theme: Timber innovation & energy performance

Wood Academy #2
March 2022

Wood Academy #2

Theme: Wood construction in dense urban environments

Wood Academy #1
October 2021

Wood Academy #1

Theme: Timber construction fundamentals

Want to get involved?

- If you're an architect, engineer, developer, or policymaker interested in sustainable timber construction, Wood Academy is your place to connect, learn, and lead.