The necessity of regenerative building
BLOK was created from a shared urgency: a warming planet demands a building sector that no longer emits, but actively stores and reduces carbon. Our current way of building is no longer viable. The shift toward a regenerative, biobased and circular built environment requires collaboration, experiment and a culture of knowledge exchange. BLOK makes this transition visible and tangible. The pavilion shows that carbon-saving solutions are not only technically achievable, but also aesthetic, comfortable and scalable. By bringing materials, makers and ideas together, BLOK enables the sector to explore new possibilities. It demonstrates how innovation becomes reality.
BLOK Programme During DDW | October 17-25
Daily: Guided tours at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
Get to know BLOK and all participating partners, innovative materials, and techniques. Meet the makers and creators behind the projects. Each guided tour lasts approximately 30 minutes (maximum 10 participants per tour).
Sunday, October 18, from 2:00 PM
Open House for local residents, including a guided tour.
Wednesday, October 21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop by Spark Campus (maximum 15 participants)
From Nature to Circular Structures – build and design alongside us for the circular construction sector of tomorrow.
Wednesday, October 21, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Knowledge Session by REVOLVE with Expert Panel (maximum 50 participants)
Material-Based Design – exploring a biobased design language.
Wednesday, October 21, from 1:00 PM
Innovation Table Pitches hosted by the Municipality of Eindhoven (10 places available).
Friday, October 23, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Workshop by Spark Campus (maximum 15 participants)
From Nature to Circular Structures – build and design alongside us for the circular construction sector of tomorrow.
Register at www.blok.eco/agenda. Places are limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
