ARTICLE The Hasletre office block in the expanding Oslo neighbourhood of Hasle is built entirely of wood, with the idea that everything can be dismantled and reused. Several parts of the building are themselves also made from reused or recycled materials.
“We must use available and proven methods that we know will result in reduced climate emissions from everything we build,” says Anna Ryberg Ågren.
One in three ships transporting Swedish goods that transits the Suez Canal carries forest products. Houthi rebel attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea are deterring traffic through the canal, resulting in supply chain uncertainty and increased costs.
ARTICLE Barcelona’s new library attracts people from near and far to enjoy its content and architecture. The stylised book design of the façade leaves no doubt about the building’s function, and inside, a spiral staircase leads visitors through the open spaces, enticing them to stay longer.
ARTICLE The area around Slussen in Stockholm is changing rapidly, with new meeting places popping up everywhere.
ARTICLE Sustainable construction requires us to preserve existing assets, but that doesn’t prevent us from creating new ones.
ARTICLE Shrouded in gentle mist, the temple complex looks like a mirage in the damp greenery of the South Downs National Park in Hampshire, UK.
ARTICLE The newly built Wisdome in Gothenburg is one of the most advanced visualisation domes in the world. With its spectacular appearance and location on top of Universeum, it has become a new landmark in Gothenburg.
ARTICLE In Örebro a new office block is challenging the traditional approach to building. It is made of wood, with the exposed structure as a key element of the design.
ARTICLE The oak shingles that run in neat rows around the house in Saltviga, Norway, don’t just help it blend in beautifully with the landscape. They are also a great example of how wood offcuts and leftovers can be given a starring role elsewhere, combined with thoughtful details.
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