City Architect: Knowledge Gaps Hindering Sustainable Buildings
Sustainable buildings are often with better performance, and innovation does not cost significantly more, claims Henrik Lundberg.
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Nansenlokka: A Futurebuilt development project
Add Architects describe this project, which is subject to particularly strict environmental requirements, circular economy and social sustainability.
ASKO Oslofjord logisticfacility: Highest level environmental certification
Arkitektgruppen Drammen descirbes The ASKO logistic facility in Norway, a globally unique Breeam-Nor Outstanding certification and national soil conservation.
ALO Trondheim: Highest level environmental certification
HUS Architects, commissioned by Kjeldsberg in collaboration with Veidekke, completed the office building in April 2024. Read architect experiences.
Nordic steelmakers: Low-carbon projects and clarity on green steel definition
Nordic steelmakers: Low-carbon projects to achieve net zero while demand for green steel is increasing and seek clarity on green steel definition.
Spor X is one of the most sustainable office buildings.
DARK and Zinc architects describe innovative and exciting use of timber at Spor X , BREEAM-NOR Outstanding certified project.
New concept for sustainable reuse of Steni façade panels
Reusing building materials is today’s and the future’s answer to several global environmental challenges. Sponsored content.
Building-related ill-health solutions. Science.
Elimination of pollution at source among 70.000 materials and good ventilation is fundamental to maintaining quality of life for everyone. Professor Sandy Halliday.
Materials and health: The seven sisters of indoor environment. Science.
Building materials and installations have a significant impact on health. Indoor environment, in addition to five physical aspects in indoor climate, encompasses psychological and well-being factors in buildings.
How Troldtekt acoustic panels contributes to healing architecture.
Superior acoustics, a healthy indoor climate, and distinctive design are among the key contributions provided Troldtekt. Sponsored content.
Radical environmental technology at Vertikal Nydalen Oslo
This project in Oslo attracts international visitoris with innovative environmental technology – a mixed-use building with natural climate control.
Sustainable architectural innovations in transforming a 130-year-old Barn
Near by Oslo, a 130-year-old barn has been given a new lease of life. Nedre Sem barn is innovative through the sum of the project’s exemplary characteristics.
Marginal expenditure: Design, energy and environment. Sandy Halliday.
This SolarBau funding programme provided support for energy saving. It did not provide capital funding but instead supported design work.
Vertikal Nydalen Oslo – BREEAM Excellent and Futurebuilt
This building utilizes innovative environmental technology and is the first mixed-use building in Norway with natural climate control.
ESG analysts: Green buildings and materials aren’t more expensive. How to increase demand.
Green buildings receive some attention. Why isn’t it more common, and what is recommended to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals in time?
Exposed: Environmental documentation errors and EU’s greenwashing sanctions
EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive boosts sustainability from 2024. This article compares EPDs, public procurement and financial sanctions.
Futurebuilt brilliance building: The National Museum, Oslo
The largest property owner in Norway, were pioneers in incorporating environmental requirements for materials from the project’s inception in 2014.
Elevating Standards: Environmental Verification for JM’s Entire Residential Portfolio
JM is one of the leading residential developers in the Nordic region. Elegance Meets Sustainability: JM’s Swan-certified architectural and material Triumphs.
Raising architectural vision: using ISO 14001 and EMAS certification for sustainable construction materials
Meta-study shows ISO 14001 and EMAS enhance environmental performance and support sustainability in architecture and the construction sector.
All new Peab and JM homes to be Eco-labelling certified
How Scandinavian homes achieve health and environmental certification