Destined for demolition
By 2030, more than 1.3 million m² of housing are planned to be demolished – only to subsequently construct more than 700,000 m2 of housing in the same areas.
Destined for demolition
By 2030, more than 1.3 million m² of housing are planned to be demolished – only to subsequently construct more than 700,000 m2 of housing in the same areas.
Chronology of the progress of concrete element construction in Denmark
Chronology of the progress of concrete element construction in Denmark
From block to neighbourhood
The demolition plans must be seen in the context of the transformation process. A key element in this process is neighbourhood establishment, where new and existing buildings and their residents form a close and vibrant community. Materials and building components are used locally, minimising the need for transport, saving costs and resources on transport and storage.
From block to neighbourhood
The demolition plans must be seen in the context of the transformation process. A key element in this process is neighbourhood establishment, where new and existing buildings and their residents form a close and vibrant community. Materials and building components are used locally, minimising the need for transport, saving costs and resources on transport and storage.
Screening
By reusing concrete in new construction, we have the potential to significantly reduce the CO2 impact and minimize resource consumption associated with concrete production.
Screening
By reusing concrete in new construction, we have the potential to significantly reduce the CO2 impact and minimize resource consumption associated with concrete production.
Testing Elements
The potential for reusing deconstructed concrete elements was assessed by evaluating the concrete’s technical quality and the level of reinforcement in the structures, then comparing these findings to the relevant legal requirements. The tests was made by Teknologisk Institut and SDU.
Testing Elements
The potential for reusing deconstructed concrete elements was assessed by evaluating the concrete’s technical quality and the level of reinforcement in the structures, then comparing these findings to the relevant legal requirements. The tests was made by Teknologisk Institut and SDU.
Transforming building components
Our design contribution reuses the combination of room-sized box elements and building components such as wall elements, hollow-core elements, windows, doors, and more. These elements are assembled in a staggered system built with a new wooden roof and façade elements. This combination of building elements, new and existing, together create innovative homes and the LCA calculations show large CO2 savings compared to newly built homes with similar features.
Transforming building components
Our design contribution reuses the combination of room-sized box elements and building components such as wall elements, hollow-core elements, windows, doors, and more. These elements are assembled in a staggered system built with a new wooden roof and façade elements. This combination of building elements, new and existing, together create innovative homes and the LCA calculations show large CO2 savings compared to newly built homes with similar features.
Reused interior
The large room elements shape individual rooms, with generous common areas in between. A central double-height room with skylights anchors the building, featuring a distinctive blend of concrete and timber cladding inside and out. Concrete predominates indoors, contrasting with light-coloured wood surfaces. Recycled details, like hollow-core elements on the first floor and repurposed doors leaves for the closet wall, infuse character into the interior.
Reused interior
The large room elements shape individual rooms, with generous common areas in between. A central double-height room with skylights anchors the building, featuring a distinctive blend of concrete and timber cladding inside and out. Concrete predominates indoors, contrasting with light-coloured wood surfaces. Recycled details, like hollow-core elements on the first floor and repurposed doors leaves for the closet wall, infuse character into the interior.
Public functions
Outside the buildings, the interaction between new and existing buildings is experienced. The buildings frame a central courtyard where common functions made from recycled materials are planned; waste shed, community centre, greenhouses, bicycle parking, playground and outdoor fitness made from recycled materials. Some elements such as staircase elements are directly reused as whole elements and provide a range of features such as bicycle parking, playground, exercise equipment, etc.
Public functions
Outside the buildings, the interaction between new and existing buildings is experienced. The buildings frame a central courtyard where common functions made from recycled materials are planned; waste shed, community centre, greenhouses, bicycle parking, playground and outdoor fitness made from recycled materials. Some elements such as staircase elements are directly reused as whole elements and provide a range of features such as bicycle parking, playground, exercise equipment, etc.
