October 2022

WoodAcademy #3

Location: Wood Hub, Brussels

Theme: Timber innovation & energy performance

The 3rd edition of WoodAcademy took place at our flagship building, Wood Hub — one of Benelux’s most advanced and energy-efficient timber-hybrid projects. 

We brought together top industry speakers and offered an exclusive behind-the-scenes VIP tour of this high-performance building. 

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Review of the conferences

Bart Ingelaere - Innovation in construction : a fast and profound evolution in the sector

The aim of the Vision Committee of the BBRI is to develop a foresight on how construction will evolve in the next 10 to 15 years.

During this conference, you will enjoy an inspiring overview of the major challenges and innovation trends and how the construction sector should or is currently deeply transforming.

Julia Kohler - How can industrialized construction be sustainable and innovative at the same time?

Let us show you how to build large-scale buildings that combine stunning design with forward-thinking urban sustainability, by using only 4 key structural elements.

You will get insights into CREE solutions and processes, an overview of ongoing international landmark projects and, most importantly, a guide on how to design systemized and resource-efficient buildings.

Program of the day

15:00 - Welcome coffee at CFE current Headquarter

Avenue Hermann Debroux 42, 1160 Auderghem

15:30 - Visit of the Wood Hub site, the first CREE building in Belgium!

Wood Hub, the future headquarters of CFE, BPI, BPC Group and Wood Shapers, focuses on collaboration and well-being, sustainability and innovation.
It also is the first example of the CREE technology in Belgium. Delivery is scheduled for autumn 2023.

17:00-17:30 - Conference BBRI

Belgian Building Research Institute Innovation in construction, a fast and profound evolution in the sector. 
Speaker: Bart Ingelaere, ir. - Deputy Managing Director

17:30-18:15 - Conference CREE

How can industrialized construction be sustainable and innovative at the same time?
Speaker: Julia Kohler - Senior Structural Consultant CREE

18:15 - Drinks & tapas

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