SUSTAINORDIC is a Nordic platform that aims to promote sustainable cities and societies, as well as sustainable consumption and production in accordance with the UN’s global goals 11 and 12.
NEW RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT
Redefining Construction
This report identifies key framework conditions and actionable policy recommendations to support the transition to sustainable construction, focusing on Promoting Nature-Based, Circular, and Local Materials, Advancing Gentle Demolition for Reuse and Facilitating Redistribution of Used Materials.
Watch the conference ‘Place- and nature-based architecture in the Nordics’
Tuesday, 12 November 2024
Form/Design Center, Malmö
Watch the conference online and join leading experts in architecture, urban design, research, policy, and industry as they explore the future of place-based architecture and nature-based construction.
Breaking new ground in place-based urban development and architecture
Much of what is built today has a weak relation to the location where it will remain for decades. In the spring of 2024, the City of Malmö and SUSTAINORDIC launched a campaign to explore what a place-based approach to urban development and architecture means in todays world. Here, we share the insights from the 36 submitted proposals.
RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT
Future-Proofing Nordic Construction
As we strive for sustainability, we must shift our focus from new builds to reimagining existing structures and embracing circular practices.
Addressing this, our new report consolidates insights from urban planners, policymakers, architects, engineers, developers, building owners, and activists, gathered through three years of knowledge generation.
NEW PUBLICATION
Building within the Safe Operating Space
The construction industry is responsible for 40% of global carbon emissions and 50% of raw material extraction – a massive environmental impact.
Our latest publication dives into these critical issues, exploring how the sector can align our building industry with planetary boundaries.
School of Repair: Towards a Reparative Material Practice
On September 14, 2024, we had the pleasure of co-organising a workshop at Palmgatan’s Kollektivverkstad in Malmö, where we explored sustainable construction techniques using natural materials like clay and wood.
The workshop was part of the exhibition The Great Repair Moves North and featured hands-on sessions led by leading experts.
Sustainable materials and architecture
With a focus on sustainable building materials and architecture, SUSTAINORDIC will act as a bridge builder between the public sector, industry and academia with the goal of creating positive change and development in sustainable construction. To highlight the role of architecture, the possibilities of design processes and the importance of design in the development of sustainable living environments for all.
SUSTAINORDIC Transformation Panel
The SUSTAINORDIC Transformation Panel is an advisory board composed of members representing key stakeholders from various fields, established to support the work of Work Package 3, a component under the Nordic Sustainable Construction project.
Place-based Design and Architecture: Learning from Rural Community Building
Place-based design and architecture is one of four gateways towards sustainable construction and urban planning which SUSTAINORDIC focusses on. And last week, the SUSTAINORDIC Transformation Panel visited Stokkøya and Bygda 2.0 to watch and learn about the connection between place-based design, sustainability and rural development.
Events
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Conference: Place- and nature-based architecture in the Nordics
12 Nov 2024
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The World Congress of Architects Copenhagen
2–6 July 2023
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COP27 Sharm El-Sheikh
12 Nov 2022, 12:00–13:00
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Arctic Circle Reykjavík
13 Oct 2022, 09:00–09:55
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Democracy Festival Fundur fólksins Reykjavík
17 Sep 2022, 14:00–14:40
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The Architecture Day – Form/Design Center Malmö
1 Sep 2022, 13:30–14:30
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Democracy Festival Arendalsuka Arendal
17 Aug 2022, 13:00–14:00
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Democracy Festival SuomiAreena Pori
14 July 2022, 08:30–10:00
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Democracy Festival Almedalen Week Visby
4 July 2022, 10:00–10:45
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Democracy Festival Folkemødet Bornholm
16 June 2022, 12:45–13:45
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New European Bauhaus Festival
9 June 2022, 13:00–18:00
Please note that the talk starts at 2:46:18 into the video.
Watch the event from COP27
‘How can we build Nothing?’ was hosted by SUSTAINORDIC at the global climate conference COP27, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt.
Please note that the talk starts at 3:08:10 into the video.
Watch the event at Fundur fólksins in Reykjavík
The event focused on sustainable construction of the future in the Nordic countries and was held at Fundur fólksins in Reykjavík, Iceland in September.
Watch the event at the Architecture Day in Malmö
The event focus on sustainable construction of the future and is held at the Architecture Day in Malmö, Sweden on 1 September.
Watch the event at Arendalsuka in Arendal
The event focused on sustainable construction of the future in the Nordic countries and was held at Arendalsuka in Arendal, Norway in August.
Watch the event at SuomiAreena in Pori
The event focused on sustainable construction of the future in the Nordic countries and was held at SuomiAreena in Pori, Finland in July.
Watch the event at Almedalen Week in Visby
The event focused on sustainable construction of the future in the Nordic countries and was held at Almedalen Week in Visby, Sweden in July.
Watch the event Frontiers of Circular Architecture
The event, co-hosted by SUSTAINORDIC, focused on the role of architecture in mitigating climate change at the New European Bauhaus Festival in Brussels in June.
Focus forward
During 2022–2024, SUSTAINORDIC is focusing on sustainable building materials and architecture, as part of a Nordic initiative to strengthen sustainable and competitive construction. The Nordic countries have joined together in an effort to find new knowledge and solutions to support the construction sector in becoming more sustainable.
Background
SUSTAINORDIC was formed in 2015 with the aim of collecting and disseminating good Nordic examples of sustainable production and consumption internationally, as well as stimulating the development of national policies in the area.
The Nordic Report
During 2018–2020, SUSTAINORDIC published the book The Nordic Report annually, which highlights good examples in sustainable production and consumption in the Nordic region.