The Netherlands faces a major challenge. In the peat-clay regions, ground subsidence, climate change and a growing housing shortage are creating ever greater problems. Hundreds of thousands of homes are at risk of foundation damage, while infrastructure and public space are also under pressure. At the same time, more than one million homes must be built in the coming years — including in vulnerable polder areas.
During Heel Holland Zakt, developers, public authorities, financial institutions and innovators will come together to discuss the question: how do we build and renovate faster, smarter and future-proof?
At the table, experts will share insights from major area development projects in the polder, including developments in Gemeente Zuidplas, as well as practical experience with innovations being tested at The Green Village. Think of solutions such as foam glass, climate-adaptive water retention, green parking facilities and innovative foundation concepts that contribute to a sustainable and climate-resilient living environment.
The session offers space for discussion, practical examples and collaboration between public and private parties around the urgent issues of building on soft subsoil.
Everyone can drop in freely to this session.
Want to learn more about these innovations? Visit the Innovation Café on every day of the event and speak to experts about innovations, practical applications, area development projects and the latest insights from projects and Innovation Labs
Speakers
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Martine Rutten, The Green Village
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Suzanne Petiet, NN Groep
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Kristel Lammers, Nationale Aanpak Funderingen
PROVADA winner Michel Baars: 'MOOS will become the ASML of housing construction'
Not a man of one company, but a man of movements. His strength? Not shouting from the sidelines, but starting new companies himself that set the market in motion and challenge existing systems. That's how the jury of the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 describes winner Michel Baars. 'Michel gives direction to our entire construction and real estate sector.'
PROVADA 2026: It's a wrap!
For three days, the real estate sector stood shoulder to shoulder at RAI Amsterdam. With a record number of visitors, a packed programme and plenty of energy, PROVADA 2026 was an edition to remember. Below, we look back at the highlights — and at the end you'll find the photos and aftermovie to relive it all.
PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 for Michel Baars
At PROVADA 2026, the PROVADA Inspiration Award 2026 was presented to Michel Baars. The award is presented annually to an individual who realises sustainable change within the built environment through vision, courage and decisiveness. This year's presentation marks the award's fifth edition.