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Annual Summit

The Built by Nature Summit is a unique annual gathering designed to bring together the key actors in the timber and biobased materials movement.

The leading global summit for the transformation of the built environment through biobased building.

 

 

Programme

The Built by Nature Summit 2026 will take place on 5–6 October in Barcelona, aligned with World Architecture Day, with a programme in development featuring: a working session, evening plenary, and curated site visits. Barcelona is a fitting host city, home to our oldest and most active national network, Mass Madera.

Mass Madera (Built by Nature Spain) is a project hosted at IAAC (Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia) which is internationally famous for its work in innovative timber projects.

 

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Leading Conversations

The conference day brings together senior leaders and innovators for sharp keynotes, focused debates, and grounded project insights that cut through the noise. It’s a concise, high‑level forum designed to clarify where the sector is heading, surface practical opportunities, and build the connections needed to drive responsible timber and biobased construction forward.

Biobased City Tour

The Biobased City Tour offers exclusive access to standout timber and hybrid projects, guided by the practitioners who delivered them. Through a curated sequence of visits, participants see biobased construction in action, gain practical insight into real‑world solutions, and connect with peers exploring similar approaches. It’s an immersive, on‑the‑ground experience that makes the transition to biobased building tangible.

Previous Editions

London 2025
Held at Paradise SE11, London 2025 brought together an international audience for high‑level discussion and project insights. The edition featured the Built by Nature Prize 2025, recognising outstanding timber building projects across new builds, renovations, and major extensions, with winners gaining international visibility and industry connections.

2025 Programme

See the 2025 prize winners 

 

 

Amsterdam 2023 & 2024
Both editions took place at the Zuiderkerk in Amsterdam. In 2024, Built by Nature launched the world’s first awards programme focused on biobased construction materials, receiving 297 submissions from around the globe. Fifteen finalists stood out for their real‑world applicability, manufacturability, and positive carbon, nature, and social impacts.

See the 2024 prize winners 

 

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