Press release JAJO
CO₂ often remains an abstract concept. Project developer Blink and carbon concept developer Revolve want to put wood construction and CO₂ reduction on the agenda with a traveling, bio-based pavilion at strategic locations. Not as futures, but as a workable and desirable alternative. BLOCK shows physically and sensorially what it means to build biobased. With an innovative Market Challenge, Blink and Revolve are looking for market participants to make BLOK a leading venue for biobased and low-tech building.
Modular wooden pavilion
BLOK stands for Biobased, Lifestyle, Meeting and Knowledge Sharing and is a carbon-based pavilion, meeting place and visitor center all in one. BLOK is a modular block box, a blank canvas, that can be stacked and switched in different ways. It is expandable and scaleable and consists of fixed, wooden modules with diversity in finishing. The pavilion will be displayed at leading events and sustainable Blink projects for the first five years. The goal is to eventually have BLOK featured in one of Blink's real estate projects. Therefore, BLOK complies with the Building Code.
Pitching innovative product, idea or solution
BLOK's basic modules have been worked out. For the finishing touches, Blink and Revolve are looking for innovative designers, entrepreneurs and suppliers. They are challenged to pitch their biobased products and smart installations to a jury. This consists of sustainability experts Ralph van den Broek (CEO Batenburg), Bob van der Zande (Programmaleider Houtbouw MRA), Sandra Nap (Holland Houtland and Cirkelstad), Eva Hekkenberg (director of development De Alliantie) and Peter Heuvelink (general director of project development at JAJO). From low-tech installations to smart economical water solutions and from bio-based insulation material to a home battery, all sustainable innovations are welcome. The winners will become part of the "permanent collection" and secure a place in the traveling pavilion.
Entrepreneurs can submit their product or solution until June 26. On July 7, those selected will have a pitch to the expert jury. From July through September, the engineering of BLOK will take place. During Dutch Design Week, at the end of October in Eindhoven, the pavilion is open to the public. A substantive program with experts from the professional world will then take place in BLOK. After the event, BLOK is ready to travel to its next location.
Participate? View the solicitation and game rules at block.eco.
BLOK is an initiative of Blink and Revolve, in collaboration with partners Finch Buildings, Janssen de Jong Bouw | a JAJO company, PVVT | a JAJO company, Elementem | a JAJO company and Stichting W/E Advisors.
