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What else to see when visiting the UIA-Congress?

Date
03.07.2023
Here are some of Smith’s recommendations on stuff to check out – a mix of innovative construction, urban development and nice places to hang out.

Copenhagen S, V, N, K: Temporary housing for students

CPH village is an example of temporary housing which can be moved to other sites when the current is to be developed. Their housing concept is currently aimed for students and soon also elderly. In general, they are based on modular construction and have a low carbon footprint due to biobased construction and many shared spaces. One of their locations are next to Living Places. For more info: https://cphvillage.com/

WLC calculation on CPH VILLAGE VESTERBRO – pg. 180-185 (in Danish) https://build.dk/Assets/Boligbyggeri-fra-4-til-1-planet-25-Best-Practice-Cases/Boligbyggeri-fra-4-til-1-planet-25-Best-Practice-Cases.pdf

Copenhagen S: Reusing and transforming old industry

When visiting Living Placesalso take the time to visit Banegaarden– transformation of industry area into vibrant area with a lot of restaurants and bars. Here it is also possible to explore beautiful wooden construction.

Address: Otto Busses Vej 45, 2450 CPH S

CPH S: Biobased acoustics and Nordic food

It is possible to combine good Nordic food with an example of new biobased acoustic panel from the Danish Start-up Søuld at Pauli CPH.

Address: Borgbjergsvej 13, 2450 CPH S

CPH S: Transforming 70ties buildings by re-designing the surrounding landscaping

The Social Spine – Transforming Scandinavia's largest student housing from grey concrete line to green social spine. https://www.sla.dk/cases/the-social-spine/

The Social Spine is small transformation project with big impact. It showcases how green roofs can incorporate climatic, sustainable, biodiverse, and social values on all scales. At the same time, the re-design of the landscaping is a way to upgrade the impression of a beforehand perceived “ugly” building from the 70ties brutality.

Address: Dalslandsgade 8, 2300 København

CPH S: Community in the city – decarbonizing by sharing spaces

A new residential community designed by Vandkunsten with organic communal dining has been established. The community consists of 41 cooperative apartments and 34 condominiums, totaling 75 homes of varying sizes and with different flexible floor plans. The construction consists of concrete and brick, and emphasis has been placed on designing it to be easily disassembled, allowing for material reuse. For more info: https://vandkunsten.com/en/projects/miljoerigtigt-bofaellesskab

Address: Else Alfelts Vej 19, 2300 CPH S

City Center: Innovative concepts on residential housing with a 75 % reduction on carbon footprint

Pavilions representing radical ideas on future housing where it is possible to reduce the carbon load of new residential construction by 75 %. The Pavilions are a part of the initiative "Housing from 4 to 1 planet" put in place by Realdania and The Velux Foundations. One of our own projects in Smith Innovation, where we have facilitated the innovation process leading to the exhibition. https://www.4til1planet.dk/

Address: Søren Kierkegaards Plads 1, 1221 København K

City Center: Brick buildings with 75 % lower CO2 emissions

Another pavilion showcasing how to build with bricks in the future. https://uia2023cph.org/pavilion/bricks-in-common/

Address: Havnegade 37, 1058 København

City Center: Transforming a former shipyard and doing a lot of temporary activities

Take a walk around Refshaleøen and explore the transformation of a former shipyard with many different temporary activities such as street food. Denmark’s first biobased builders merchant “Havnens Hænder” is also located in the area at Refshalevej 165C. When walking around you can pass the world-famous restaurant Nomatheir garden and architecture is quite inspiring. It will also be impossible to overlook CopenHill/Amager Bakke the highly debated waste-energy plant with green recreational areas, skiing, climbing.

Street food: https://reffen.dk/en/

Address: REFSHALEVEJ 167A, KBH K