Building with local timber, straw and thatch
Discover how locally sourced coppice wood, straw and reed form the basis for the sustainable construction sector of tomorrow.
The Green Village, Van den Broekweg 4, 2628 CR Delft
- 17 September 2026 / 09:30 - 16:00
On Thursday 17 September, the partners in the CASCO project are organising a workshop on short supply chains for the construction and agricultural sectors.
You’ll meet growers, processors, builders and researchers from the Netherlands and Belgium, and together you’ll explore the entire supply chain for coppice, straw and reed.
In the afternoon, you’ll discover The Green Village and visit a test site where local building materials are being trialled.
Programme
9.30 am: Welcome
Drop-in session with coffee and tea
10.00: Programme content
- Introduction to the CASCO Carbon Sink Construction project
- Supply chains in focus: coppice, straw and reed
- Overarching insights from the supply chains
12 noon: Panel discussion
Building strong supply chains
12.45: Lunch
With networking capability
1.30 pm: Presentation and guided tour
At The Green Village and the CASCO test site
3.00 pm: Networking drinks
Expected to finish at 4 pm