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EcoShape translated the Building with Nature knowledge into several products. You can use these products when chosing, designing and implementing BwN solutions.

Design

Landscapes

Which landscape are you interested in?

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Concepts

The concept you apply depends on the landscape and it's functioning

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Five step approach

Follow these steps when designing your Building with Nature solution

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Enablers

These six enablers help you to develop succesful projects.

Technology and system knowledge

Learn how to use knowledge of the natural system and BwN Concepts to design and optimize your BwN solution

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Multi-stakeholder approach

Approach and include stakeholders in the BwN process to create added value

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Management, monitoring and maintenance

Ensure longevity of your BwN solution and deal with changing circumstances

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Institutional embedding

Better understand how BwN fits with institutions and regulations as well as learn how to create an enabling environment

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Business case

How to develop and include BwN benefits into a viable business case and financial model

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Capacity building

How to train and educate future generations of BwN practicioners and improve community involvement

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Evidence base

The cases show how Building with Nature was implemented in projects worldwide. The tools and knowledge pages offer technical guidance for your design.

Cases

Interested in the experience of others? Browse through the case descriptions of completed projects worldwide.

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Tools

Looking for handy tool to help with BwN implementation? Read about the tools that have been used or were developed in our pilots.

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Knowledge pages

In need of more background information? Read our detailed information on a range of topics.

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'Every dollar invested in Nature-based Solutions can yield up to ten times that in benefits'

– Jaejahng So