Circular construction abroad

In Gladsaxe, Denmark, the Swan (Dk. Svanen) building stands as a model of how far circular you can take circularity in the construction sector. Designed by Lendager, the building is the first Nordic Ecolabel certified preschool building in the world and is a great example of how far reuse and recycling can go. By using and recycled materials from the old Gladsaxe school, construction waste was reduced by 66% and 1.8 tons of CO₂ were prevented. Image: Rasmus Hortshøj The proje

Thoravej 29 is a former warehouse from the 1960s in the northwest of Copenhagen that has been transformed into a multi-purpose community and innovation center. Instead of demolishing and building a new building, the decision was made to give the existing industrial building a new lease of life, thereby demonstrating the possibilities of the circular economy. The project, developed by Bikubenfonden and designed by Pihlmann Architects together with Hoffmann A/S and ABC Rådgiven

Kristian Augusts gate 13 in central Oslo (KA13) is one of the most ambitious circular construction projects in Norway by reusing about about 80% of materials. The project includes the renovation of the existing building on the site (2734 m 2 ), an extension (855 m 2 ), and a basement renovation (708 m 2 ). The project was complex to implement and required a lot of time to find materials that would not have been used otherwise. For the extension, waste materials were obtained

In the heart of Helsinki, the Kulma21 building has recently undergone a major renovation. Originally opened in 1941, the building has housed various activities over the years, including the student council of Helsinki School of Business and offices. During the recent renovation, special emphasis was placed on preserving and reviving the building’s historical appearance, taking into account the original design and architectural features from the time it was first built. Archit

Little Finlandia in Helsinki is a pioneering example of the circular economy in the construction sector, where projects feature temporary use, environmentally friendly materials and extended use over the long term. At the time, architecture student Jaakko Torivnen designed and developed Little Finlandia in collaboration with Aalto University, the City of Helsinki and Finlandia Hall, as a temporary replacement during the renovation of Finlandia Hall. Photo by Mika Pollari The