Examples of how sustainable architecture can reduce the climate footprint and protect buildings and urban areas against climate change.
Climate change calls for stronger initiatives in the building and construction sector – on the one hand to promote broader use of sustainable solutions for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and on the other hand to make our buildings and cities more resilient to climate change.
We have collected a number of examples of green architecture which, in different ways, implement innovative solutions and prompt us to ‘think new’ in the green transition. Cases that shows how Danish Architectural Firms uses planning, architecture and the landscape to create value with less impact on the climate and to protect Danish assets against climate change.
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The Danish Nature Agency’s official residence in Thy
Near the scenic town of Klitmøller in Thy lies the Nature Agency's official residence.
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Villa Wood
Traditional and modern techniques are mixed to create a uniquely adapted and climate-friendly family house.
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Transformation of an old fisherman’s house
By the coastline in Espergærde, North Zealand lies an old fisherman's house from 1898.
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Alfreds House
The house's architectural preservation value won out, and the house has undergone a successful renovation
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Transformation of standard house
An interesting townhouse on Amager in Copenhagen builds on top of an existing standard house
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Transformation of Stærmose Villa
With the latest renovation of Stærmose Villa, energy optimization became an important design parameter
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Musholm
Musholm is recognized as the world's most accessible holiday center for people with disabilities.
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Tomsgårdsvej — The Courtyard of the Future
In a courtyard in Copenhagen, there are three sheds built from recycled wood and unsorted materials.
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Erlev School
With Erlev School, the vision was to create something completely different from what we know.
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Grønnegården Children’s House
In Søborg, the old Grønnegård from the 1800s has been given the elegant company of a new children's house.
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Eventyrhaven
Eventyrhaven creates a safe environment for children in the nursery and kindergarten with space for play.
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Knudrisrækkerne
A new residential building with a five-story wooden structure is now Aarhus' tallest wooden public housing.
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House built of wood in Tisvilde
In the middle of tall trees and wild grass lies a beautiful summer house in Tisvilde.
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The Future of Sustainable Social Housing
At Seest in Kolding, modern, a wooden built social housing building is gathered in small clusters.
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Horbelev Kulturgård
In Horbelev, the town's old primary school has been joined by a new circular wooden building.
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Myretuen
In Randers lies Myretuen; a small wooden building with great value for the local community.
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Læsø Kur
Tradition meets innovation in the transformation of Vesterø Harbour Church into a spa and wellness centre.
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Sønderparken
A renovation in Sønderparken has resulted in that the crime in the area has dropped by 50%.
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Trigeparken
Trigeparken, which is from 1980-1981, was so rundown in every way before the renovation.
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Housing on Lisbjerg Hill
A modern wooden construction that shows the way when it comes to climate-friendly public housing.
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Novo Nordisk Nature Park
Lush nature, insects and dead trees adorn one of Denmark's most successful companies.
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Climate Change Adaptation, Kokkedal
In Kokkedal, climate adaptation and urban renewal go hand-in-hand.
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The Climate Tile
A pavement system for collecting and recycling rainfall for rain to be used as a positive resource.
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Toftebo Housing
Energy renovation shows the way: How to secure our existing housing stock in the future.
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Water on the sidelines
In Gladsaxe, technical and recreational solutions go hand in hand with a rainwater project.
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Ny Bytoften
In the general housing construction in Gladsaxe focus is on the environment and attractive neighborhood.
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Ramboll Head Office
Climate adaptation and innovative architecture strengthen Ramboll's brand, as a visionary company.
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Department of Food Science at KU SCIENCE
Sustainability and energy optimisation are conscious choices in the design of the building.
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Green Lighthouse
Green Lighthouse has become a showcase for the future of sustainable public construction.
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The Sunhouse
At the Sunhouse, children are taught how to live in synergy with nature and the environment.
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KMC Nordhavn
KMC Nordhavn is the first DGNB-certified office and commercial building in Denmark.
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Selsmosen
The combined technical plant and recreation area, Selsmosen, creates added value in Taastrup.
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Rabalderparken
Rabalderparken in Roskilde combines recreational areas with technical facilities for draining rainwater.
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Le Mur
The furniture wall that has saved Lemvig Municipality from damage costs of many millions of dollars.
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University of Southern Denmark – Campus Kolding
A campus that uses 20-25 % less energy than similar buildings.
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Ryesgade 30 A-C
Sustainable urban densification and energy efficiency of property at Ryesgade 30 A-C in Copenhagen.
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Copenhagen Towers - interior
Copenhagen Towers interior takes upcycling and sustainable materials to a whole new level.
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Marthagården
Where environment and sustainability are at stake, in both everyday activities and architecture.
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Upcycle House
New single-family house reduces climate impact by 86 %. The buzzword is UPCYCLING.
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Brick House
'Brick House' has a minimum life of 150 years and a maintenance-free facade for a minimum of 50 years.
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Lindevangsparken and The Loop
The project shows how an innovative approach allows us to keep the water above ground.
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Fredensborg School Vilhelmsro
Fredensborg School Vilhelmsro is a strong role model for the future of climate-adapted school buildings.
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The Modern Seaweed House
The Modern Seaweed House testifies to a culture that characterize the tradition on Læsø since 13th century.
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The City Dune – SEB Bank
The City Dune at SEB BANK is Copenhagen's first 100 % climate-adapted urban space landscape.
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Gymnasium for street sports
The CO2 neutral building is an economical alternative to conventional sports halls.