UPCOMING EVENTS:
13. oktober 2026 | Slovenj Gradec + Online – Mednarodna strokovna konferenca – International Professional Conference

10. september 2026 | Trbovlje
Kaj če se bolj zdrave stavbe začnejo pri materialih, ki jih izbiramo? Z arhitektom Robertom Veselkom, RVA, bomo skozi konkretne izvedene projekte govorili o naravnih in lokalnih materialih, bolj zdravih arhitekturnih odločitvah ter o tem, kaj lahko v praksi naredimo drugače že danes. Dogodek spremlja NON TOX POP UP – mobilna razstava bolj zdravih materialov. What if healthier buildings start with the materials we choose?
Together with architect Robert Veselko, RVA, we will explore real-life built projects and discuss natural and locally sourced materials, healthier architectural decisions, and what we can already do differently in practice today. The event is accompanied by NON TOX POP UP – a mobile exhibition of healthier materials.
Official event of European Action Week 2026.
Jezik/Language: Angleški/English
Udeležba/Participation: Brezplačna/Free
V živo/Live | Healthy Public Living Room, Mestna dnevna soba, Trbovlje
Več o dogodku / More about the event
Dogodek sofinancira/ Co-financed by:

You are warmly invited to explore with us what it means to build with care, and what kind of world we construct in doing so
Lepo vas vabimo, da z nami raziščete kaj pomeni graditi s skrbnostjo in kakšen svet pri tem ustvarjamo.
It’s crucial to recognize that not all natural materials are non toxic, nor are all sustainable practices free from harm. We deserve better. We deserve to know what’s poisoning us and to demand safer alternatives. We care about ourselves, but do we really? We need all this information about toxic materials and products were available in one place, making it easier to be educated and informed.
Non Tox Uni Kum is an innovative initiative aimed to transforming the construction and design industry by promoting use of non-toxic building materials and viable sustainable practices. Its goal is to eliminate harmful chemicals commonly used in construction, thereby creating healthier environments for both people and the planet. Through extensive research and interdisciplinary collaboration, Non Tox Uni Kum seeks to establish new standards for sustainable and safe building practices.
The foundation of this initiative is a strong partnership with experts from various fields, such as material science, architecture, chemistry, and medicine. Bringing together knowledge from diverse sources, even ancestral wisdom, combined with new technologies and techniques, the project addresses one of today’s most significant issues: the widespread use of toxic substances in the environments in which we live and work.
Harmful chemicals such as volatile organic compounds (VOCs), formaldehyde, heavy metals… pose serious health risks that we are not even aware of. The Non Tox Uni Kum is committed to educating the public about these dangers and providing safer, people and environmentally friendly alternatives
Petra Marinko
CEO
At the heart of the Non Tox Uni Kum’s philosophy is the belief that the spaces in which we live should enhance, rather than harm, our well-being. The initiative seeks to incorporate sustainability and health-conscious design into all aspects of construction, whether for residential homes or large buildings. By prioritizing natural, renewable materials and avoiding toxic substances, it aims to create aesthetically pleasing, sustainable environments that benefit future generations. Beyond advocating for safer materials, the Non Tox Uni Kum is working to validate their effectiveness and help architects and builders adopt these practices. The ultimate goal is to develop scalable, non-toxic construction models that can be replicated around the world, setting new benchmarks for best practices in industry.
We believe that collaboration is key to the success. The initiative actively engages with industry leaders, scientists, environmental experts, and policy makers to create a comprehensive approach to sustainable building. By staying at the forefront of trends and innovations, Non Tox Uni Kum ensures its practices remain effective and impactful. With a practical approach of promoting incremental yet impactful changes that make non-toxic construction more accessible and affordable, this scalability ensures that everyone, from individual homeowners to commercial developers, can benefit from safer, non toxic environments.
Avenia-M d.o.o – Non Tox Uni Kum
Arkova ulica 5
1210 Ljubljana, Slovenia
P.E. Dobovec
1423 Dobovec, Slovenia
Non Tox Hub – Zavod za kulturo, raziskave, razvoj in zdravje prostora
Župa 4
1423 Dobovec, Slovenia
petra@nontoxunikum.com
+386 41 532 779
Avenia-M Non Tox Uni Kum and Non Tox Hub are proud Partner of
Petra Marinko CEO and Owner serves as New European Bauhas advisor – Built4People

“The future should be non toxic.“