In order to support the sustainable transition of the construction sector, in line with the approach promoted by the New European Bauhaus, the LIFE BE-WoodEN project has developed a comprehensive programme of training and capacity-building activities addressed to architects, engineers, designers, self-employed professionals, consultants, construction companies, building managers and administrators, as well as technical officers of public administrations.
The programme consists of 8 NEBinars and 17 webinars, organised into three main thematic packages. All contents are available in asynchronous format, with the possibility to access them in Italian and English, and are hosted on dedicated platforms.
Italian Platform: Formagenova
International Platform: Nebinar.eu
LIFE BE-WoodEN Webinars are also published and integrated into the main European platforms linked to the New European Bauhaus, contributing to the international dissemination of the project’s results.
In particular, they are available on the NEB Academy (NEBinars – Green and Circular Buildings – Use of Wood in the Building Sector) as well as on the DigiNEB platform.
NEBinar: NEB and placemaking
The NEBinar series dedicated to placemaking, developed by the Wrocław University of Science and Technology, explores the principles outlined in the NEB Compass, with particular attention to multidisciplinarity, citizen engagement, and place-based design approaches at different scales.
The webinars address topics related to human-centred design of built and open spaces, decision-making and participatory processes, citizens’ needs, inclusion, ageing, and the role of cultural and environmental contexts, including reflections on the historical and contemporary role of wood in European architecture.
Primarily addressed to young professionals, the NEBinars promote skills and design approaches that are inclusive, sustainable, and collaborative, in line with the values of the New European Bauhaus.
Green and Circular Buildings
The second cycle of webinars, developed by the University of Genoa, ART-ER, and the University of Primorska, is dedicated to green and sustainable construction and the circular economy in the building sector, with particular attention to the use of wood and bio-based materials in architectural design and construction processes.
The cycle explores innovative approaches from technological, environmental, and design perspectives, addressing topics such as life cycle assessment (LCA) of buildings, eco-design, Green Public Procurement, the application of Minimum Environmental Criteria, engineered living materials, user comfort, acoustics, restorative design, and contemporary timber architecture.
Particular attention is given to the links between informed material choices, design decisions, and the use of digital tools, highlighting the impact of green buildings on users’ well-being and environmental quality.
Use of Wood in the Building Sector
The third cycle of webinars, organised by the University of Florence, is dedicated to an in-depth exploration of wood as a construction material, analysing its performance characteristics, processing and production methods, and main applications in the building sector.
The webinars provide both basic and advanced knowledge on different types of wood with predominant structural applications, examining their mechanical properties, strength and durability classes, as well as their contribution to carbon storage. Particular attention is given to engineered wood products, such as glulam, LVL, and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), whose technical performance and environmental impact are analysed, including aspects related to the sustainability of adhesives and additives.
The cycle also presents best practices related to the use classes of wooden components, the optimisation of the service life of structures, and the limits and potential of local forest supply chains. Training activities further include an introduction to sustainable forest management tools and certification schemes aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions through the development of local forest supply chains.