Introduction
BC studies is a nonprofit research and education laboratory that explores our material environment through the lenses of construction and production. BC Studies operates as a platform for critical inquiry, hands-on experimentation, and knowledge sharing, which is manifested through teaching, educational programs, workshops, and published research.
BC is BC architects & studies & materials. BC stands for Brussels Cooperation and points to how BC grew - embedded within place and people. We operate through 3 legal entities registered in Belgium: BC architects bv (architecture company), BC studies vzw (non-profit education laboratory), BC materials cv (material production cooperative). BC is a hybrid practice, designing and undertaking the "act of building" towards systemic change in the construction sector. We strive for bioregional, low-tech, circular, beautiful and inclusive design. We work with our minds and our hands, undertaking activities such as community organisation, material production, contracting, teaching, prototyping. We aim to impact positively on people's ideas and planet. We act on behalf of the generations after us.
We are part of Stadsatelierdeville (Stadsat), a circular and bioregional hub in the center of Brussels addressing the environmental impact of the linear (extract–produce–discard) construction model. Stadsat brings together architects, engineers, designers, contractors, craftsmen and educators to collaborate around bio-, geo- and urban-sourced materials. Together, we aim to enhance the ecological transition of the Belgian building sector by creating a common ground for circular construction. With 9,300 m² of co-productive space, Stadsat supports activities from production and design to research, innovation, and education, fostering a new material culture that is sustainable, inclusive, local and beautiful. This project is co-funded by European Union (FEDER/EFRO).