CAA I study trip
STUDY TRIP TO OSLO
30. may-01. june 2024
Oslo: A Progressive Model in Sustainable Architecture. In Norway, local municipalities have been actively addressing circular materials, sustainable architecture, and design practices. The City of Oslo supports innovation in environmentally sustainable urban development through various pilot projects. A prime example is FutureBuilt, an initiative by the Norwegian Association of Architects, which has established criteria to support and develop sustainable urban environments. FutureBuilt advises the construction sector and designers throughout the planning and building process. A study trip included visits to several buildings certified with the FutureBuilt sustainability label.
Erlend Seilskjær (Architect, FutureBuilt)
Seminar: Circular Construction in Oslo
FutureBuilt is a collaboration project initiated by six municipalities to reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment through cooperation between architects, urban planners, municipalities, and the private sector. The project aims to design and construct 100 buildings with at least 50% lower carbon footprints than the national average. Of the 71 completed buildings, circular economy principles, low-carbon materials, and sustainable mobility have played a significant role.
www.futurebuilt.no
Åshild Bjørvik (Architect, Founder of MAD Architects)
Site Visit: KA13, MAD Architects
Åshild Bjørvik presents the design and construction process of the KA13 office building, which utilized 80% construction and demolition waste and recycled materials sourced from Oslo construction sites. A comprehensive report on the building’s circular design and completion has been compiled.
www.mad.no/nyheter/ka13-findings-report-now-available-in-english
Moritz Groba (Architect, Co-Founder of Oslotore)
Site Visit: HasleTre, Oslotore
HasleTre is a five-story wooden building designed for disassembly. The architect introduces the design process and guidelines for assembling and disassembling the wooden elements. Recycled materials have been extensively used in the building’s interior, with 60% of the furniture made from recycled or biodegradable materials.
www.oslotre.no/project/hasle-tre/
Anne Cecilie (Architect, Snøhetta)
Site Visit: Vertikal Nydalen, Snøhetta
Completed in April 2024, Vertikal Nydalen by Snøhetta is a 16-story mixed-use office and residential building. The office spaces are entirely designed for natural ventilation. This net-zero energy building does not use additional energy for ventilation, heating, or cooling.
www.snohetta.com/projects/vertikal-nydalen
Frida Dale (Architect, GASA)
Site Visit: Ruseløkka School
A FutureBuilt pilot project focusing on material reuse and recycling, as well as near-zero energy performance.
www.gasa.no/prosjekter/ruselokka-skole
Site Visit: Circular Resource Centre Ombygg
Oslo’s warehouse for deconstructed building materials.
www.ombygg.no
Oslo School of Architecture & Design
Spring exhibition 2024
Visit to the spring exhibition.
aho.no/en/calendar/aho-works-exhibition-spring-2024
Explore the full gallery 👉 here.