The Henning Larsen Playbook for Scalable Straw Buildings

Leading architecture studio demonstrates what's achievable through innovation

Free Webinar ● October 24, 2025 ● 2:00 PM CET

In exclusive collaboration with Henning Larsen

Jakob Strømann-Andersen

Director of Innovation and Sustainability, Henning Larsen

When Denmark introduced the world’s strictest CO₂ regulations, every architecture firm faced the same challenge:
how to build sustainably at a developer scale.

For Henning Larsen, EcoCocon’s certified straw system stood out as the right solution. It aligned perfectly with their vision to bring biobased materials to the forefront of construction.

Together, EcoCocon and Henning Larsen are proving that straw is no longer experimental. It’s ready for residential complexes, logistics hubs, and entire portfolios — and it’s shaping the next generation of European building standards.

This webinar is a unique chance to learn from one of the most prominent studios in biogenic design.

Scalable biobased projects inder strict EU regulations

Learn how Henning Larsen’s architects navigate Denmark's demanding CO₂ building codes and LCA requirements.

Transition from pilot projects to large-scale developments

Understand their approach to scaling up from Feltbælle School to the Holland logistics hub.

De-risk projects with certified materials

Understand how they avoid project delays by using pre-approved, tested building systems.

Enter international markets

Hear how EcoCocon successfully entered the U.S. market with their Governors Island project on regenerative farming.

Balance aesthetics, regulation, and scalability

Using sustainable materials doesn’t mean compromising design - learn how to achieve both.

EcoCocon & Henning Larsen

A partnership Shaping the Future of Architecture

EcoConon: Making straw scalable

Without EcoCocon, straw construction at industrial scale would remain impossible.

Only certified straw system with fully automated factory production proven in commercial projects
Millimeter-precision prefab panels enabling both speed and compliance
500 projects already built, from schools to logistics hubs

Henning Larsen: Multiplying impact

Henning Larsen demonstrates what’s possible, influencing practices across the industry.

Ability to push innovation into the regulatory mainstream
Authority to influence building codes across Europe
Portfolio-scale implementation that sets new standards globally

Together: Shaping the future of construction

This partnership shows how EcoCocon’s scalable straw solution, and Henning Larsen’s design expertise come together to support positive change in regulations and market adoption.

Register now if you want to…

Navigate compliance regulations

See how property investors handle regulatory requirements when integrating sustainable materials into commercial projects.

Scale sustainable projects

Learn the approach your development teams can use to transition from small sustainable projects to commercial-scale developments.

Build with materials you can trust

Discover how construction professionals select proven systems with documented performance from major projects.

Develop trust with clients

Learn how architects address client concerns when it comes to constructions from bio-based materials and its safety.

About the speaker

Jakob Strømann-Andersen, Director of Innovation and Sustainability at Henning Larsen

In this special webinar—Jakob—whose sustainability work has influenced the construction industry both in Scandinavia and internationally—will share insights from Henning Larsen's groundbreaking biobased projects. As a civil engineer with a PhD and LEED/WELL certifications, he directs innovation and sustainability initiatives and manages collaborative research programs with MIT and leading European universities.

Using real case studies, Jakob will pull back the curtain on Henning Larsen’s approach to integrating straw-based building panels, from handling Denmark's demanding regulatory environment to delivering large-scale commercial projects.

The webinar is perfect for

Architects & Designers

Who need aesthetic bio-based materials for larger projects and want to convince skeptical clients.

Developers & property investors

Who struggle with EU Taxonomy compliance while sourcing scalable, certified materials.

Construction companies & builders

Who face installation concerns and need proven systems for commercial projects.

The teams behind this webinar

EcoCocon

Since 2008, EcoCocon has grown into the only company providing the complete straw construction solution for commercial developments. Their millimeter-precision straw panels - proven across 500 projects - provide the technical foundation that allows firms like Henning Larsen to think big. When Henning Larsen set out to build Europe's largest straw construction project, EcoCocon was the only partner who could deliver at this scale.

Henning Larsen

Since 1959, this international design studio has approached architecture with curiosity, rigor, and a focus on meaningful impact. Rather than simply responding to regulations, the studio explores how design can help shape them. Through thoughtful project selection and careful integration of biobased materials, Henning Larsen demonstrates what sustainable construction can achieve at scale—showing what’s possible without ever losing sight of people, place, and experience.