As Amsterdam is the “home base” for Built by Nature, the country is well-represented by companies and organisations aligned with national and local governments’ goals and commitments to sustainable urban development.
Built by Nature Germany works with Bauhaus Earth to unite frontrunners in one of Europe’s timber powerhouses and drive collaboration on scaling nature-based materials.
Awareness of the "Built by Nature" project was heightened through the funding of a significant research initiative focused on perceived barriers to the adoption of mass timber in Italy.
An active and highly engaged national network, Built by Nature is collaborating in the UK to address specific challenges around perceptions of mass timber – including insurability – while simultaneously promoting its environmental and wellbeing benefits.
Built by Nature's most recent network, launched this Fall, has started to develop.
Our presence in Spain was established with the launch of the Built by Nature-funded MASS MADERA network, at the “Mass is More” installation in Barcelona.
Belém, Brazil – At COP30, twelve governments joined over 300 companies and civil society groups in endorsing the Principles for Responsible Timber Construction, a science-based…
As the world gathers in Belém, Brazil for COP30, Built by Nature is on the ground to accelerate the shift toward a regenerative built environment….
London, UK We are proud to reveal the six winning projects and six commended buildings of the Built by Nature Prize 2025, our global award…
COP30 was a landmark success for the responsible timber construction movement. For the first time, building with sustainable wood was firmly integrated into global climate…
Amsterdam and over 100 partners have signed the MRA Timber Construction Pact 2026–2030, continuing their earlier commitment and setting a clear target: at least 20%…
After an intense first week at COP30, I took a day to explore the forest on the horizon, that had been tantalizing me over the…
Brazil has officially endorsed the Principles for Responsible Timber Construction, marking a significant step toward integrating sustainable timber into national climate and housing strategies. The…
A major step forward for sustainable construction was announced at COP30 in Belém yesterday, as the Principles for Responsible Timber Construction were officially embedded in…
MADRID – Built by Nature is pleased to announce a grant of €123,821 awarded to SUMA Arquitectura towards establishment of a consortium of public and…
From our hotel windows in Belém, the Amazon stretches across the river; vast, humid, and humming with life. It’s a daily reminder of what’s at…
São Paulo, Brazil – On 8 November, the Museum of Art São Paulo (MASP) welcomed over 100 guests for an inspiring evening of dialogue, film,…
We’re proud to unveil the trailer for Our Future: Built by Nature, a new documentary produced by Open Planet Studios. Narrated by Kevin McCloud and…
Last week, we welcomed nearly 300 attendees and participants to our fourth Built by Nature Annual Summit, held for the first time outside the Netherlands….
