The most sustainable buildings are the ones that are already built, but if they are not enough?
The Nordics have long worked on transforming their buildings in a more sustainable and circular direction, but the building and construction sector is still one of the largest emitters of CO2 in the Nordic region. Regulations can be a driver for change and so can new sustainable sources of materials. These can be used to lower the footprint of building and construction.
The session will showcase concrete solutions and tools that can be used in the building and construction and that can be replicated by others.
Program
- Opening of the Nordic Pavillion and opening remarks on circularity in built environment: Sindre Bornstein, CEO Nordic Innovation
- Introduction on Blue biomass as building material, a sustainable and replicable alternative: Mark Fletcher, Global water lead, Arup
- Policy and financial instruments for new building materials, examples of upcycled steel, cement and wood from Norway: Gry Langbakk, Innovation Norway
Panel discussion
- Recycled aluminum in building parts: Gustav Sjåstad, Global Lead, Hydro
- Blue building materials: Mark Fletcher, Global water lead, Arup
- Nordic angle on piloting and public procurement: Sindre Bornstein, CEO Nordic Innovation
- Government instrument’s role: Gry Langbakk, Innovation Norway.
Moderator: Lena Henriksson, Nordic Innovation
