Building with Nature: An opportunity for construction and society

Building with Nature: An opportunity for construction and society

5 August 2024 10:00 am - 10:45 am The Nature Stage

The built environment is a net consumer of materials and a major contributor to climate change. Future generations are concerned about how current decision-makers are seeking to address this, and many children are already considering what their role might be in the future to make a positive contribution.

In this opening session, we will explore the relationship between nature, communities and the built environment.

  • How can building with regenerative and renewable materials support both nature and society?
  • How can nature inspire children to seek a change-making career in the built environment?
  • What are the potential economic benefits?

Chairperson

Timothy Clement Timothy Clement, Director of Social Value & Sustainability, Morgan Sindall Construction

Speakers

Anna Lisa McSweeney Anna Lisa McSweeney, UK Networks Lead, Built by Nature
Jenny Bailey Jenny Bailey, Author, Tales from Mother Earth