Meeting element

The Frisian pilot involves developing a "meeting or work element," a physical, innovative, and scalable object that demonstrates the application of biobased materials. This object will consist of local raw materials (miscanthus, hemp, flax, and wet-crop plants) and include multiple components like a seating element, a table/desk, an acoustic curtain/wall, and modular housing. These components should work individually and combine to form structures such as small phone booths or larger office spaces for use in barns or warehouses. The final product must be visually appealing, represent the Frisian identity, and be portable for display at exhibitions or fairs.

What are the materials that you are investigating to use and why?
The materials under consideration are local biobased resources: miscanthus, hemp, flax, and wet-crop plants. These are chosen because of their local availability and relevance to the project’s goal of creating sustainable, scalable biobased value chains. These materials help address environmental challenges while promoting economic opportunities in the region.

What will be the timeline of the pilot?

2025 Q1-Q2: Design process.
2025 Q3: Prototype development.
2025 Q4: Delivery of the final pilot product.

What do you want to achieve with the pilot?
The goal is to demonstrate the potential and opportunities of biobased materials in the North Sea region through a scalable, innovative, and reproducible example. The pilot aims to foster collaboration among stakeholders, promote biobased value chains, and inspire broader adoption in the construction sector. The outcomes will be documented and shared publicly to benefit diverse audiences across participating regions.