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For the past four years, we have been in partnership with WWF. We have been working together to protect and restore tropical forests and support local communities in Uganda. And we are just about to start up in Madagascar, and Viet Nam.  So far, we have restored 726 hectares of tropical forest in Uganda, supported 382 local community members through alternative livelihood activities, and initiated the restoration of 60 hectares of mangroves in Madagascar. Read the full story to learn more about the progress we’ve made in collaboration with local communities to support deforestation reduction efforts: https://lnkd.in/dftqgtxD Photo: Loc Vu Trung, WWF Viet Nam

A new way of thinking about buildings? Don’t just take our word for it - hear what the experts have to say about Living Places Copenhagen!  Listen as journalists, researchers, and building industry experts share their thoughts on the design of Living Places and explore the topics of sustainability, indoor climate, and healthy homes. Gain a deeper understanding of these concepts with insights drawn from their professional practice alongside personal experiences of spending time in and living in the homes.  Watch the ‘conversations with the experts’ now – link in the comments. Andrea "Andy" Pease, Jessica Steely, Kasper Benjamin Reimer Bjørkskov, Juan Pablo Herrero Gil, Bettina Sigmund, Juliette Van Duijnhoven, Sergio Altomonte, Eva Maria Herrmann, Tim Westphal  

You are looking at a bio-boiler. A super-sized wood stove that plays a crucial part in our mission to reduce operational emissions at our production site in Østbirk, Denmark. Here’s how a bio-boiler works: 🌲Fuel: We feed biomass into the system, using FSC or PEFC-certified wood waste generated during the production of our windows. 🔥Combustion: The wood chips are burned in the bio-boiler, producing heat. ♨️Heat exchange: This heat warms water, which is used to heat our production buildings. The transition from natural gas to bio-boiler and district heating has led to an annual reduction of more than 900 tonnes of CO2 at our Østbirk site. Plus, it makes disposing of the wood chips much easier than before. This is just one of many efforts to reduce emissions from our own operations 🌱 Through a combination of projects, we aim to save about 10,000 tonnes of CO2 annually by 2027, once all currently planned projects are operational.

The end of the beginning!  Last week, we gathered at Living Places Copenhagen for the final time to mark the beginning of the disassembly process as the prototypes prepare for a new life in another location.  Living Places Copenhagen has been a constant hub of activity since the doors opened two years ago, welcoming thousands of visitors from around the world. Since then, there’s been so much to celebrate. Highlights include:  📰 Global media features in the BBC, The Times, and the Financial Times 🏆 Eight prestigious awards in the categories of architecture, innovation, and sustainability 🏡 More than 12,000 on-site visitors across 177 events and activities and 318 tours While the site is now closed, we are excited about what lies ahead. Scaling projects are already underway internationally; including the first prototype outside Denmark recently launched in the Netherlands, and SOS Children’s Villages is set to bring Children’s Living Places to Ukraine. What began as an ambitious experiment has blossomed into a movement that is driving the conversation on how we can build homes that are better for both people and planet.   So much has been learned and achieved in this chapter of the Living Places journey, and this is just the beginning! A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed and been part of this truly collaborative process, and special thanks to our partners EFFEKT, Artelia Denmark & Enemærke & Petersen a/s their inspiring and innovative spirit. We couldn’t have done it without you: Københavns Kommune, UIA World Congress of Architects CPH 2023, Arkitektforeningen, Landsbyggefonden, Jernbanebyen , Nrep, Freja Ejendomme A/S, Fælleshaven A/S, Links, Copenhagen Architecture Festival - CAFx, Arka, Adam Mørk, Marie Elkjær, Scaledenmark, ITCHY, Culture Works (DK), Margrethe Odgaard, Montana Furniture, Kvadrat, Louis Poulsen, Sara Martinsen, Kirsten Fribert, BaneGaarden, Pernille Berg, Fil.Dr, 4 til1 planet, Stykka, Urban Help, Material, Boliglaboratoriet -, Danish Architectural Press, MCON, and CPH Village Office Vesterbro, CG Jensen A/S.    Find the link to the news article in the comments below.

We invite you to explore Living Places Copenhagen in this captivating short documentary by Architecture Hunter, featuring the founding partners of TRIPTYQUE Architects, Olivier Raffaëlli and Guillaume Sibaud.   See how the homes come alive as the architects interact with the building’s design and observe the passing of time with the movement of the sun, while life unfolds both inside and outside of the homes.    The architects share their thoughts on the Living Places concept as a transformative model for urban living and their reflections on the harmony between simplicity and the integration of technology, the seamless connection to the outdoors and the impressive quality of light that fills the homes. Watch the full documentary on Architecture Hunter – find the link in the comments below. EFFEKT Artelia Denmark

Ми у VELUX віримо, що кожен бізнес може робити кроки до кращого майбутнього, і для нас це означає не лише розробку передових, технологічних та енергоефективних продуктів, а й відповідальність за ♻️ екологічні ініціативи. До 2030 року VELUX прагне досягти повної вуглецевої нейтральності, а також компенсувати всі свої викиди з 1941 року через проєкти відновлення 🌳 лісів та збереження біорізноманіття. Наша стратегія базується на трьох ключових напрямках: 1️⃣ Кліматична нейтральність. До 2030 року ми прагнемо зменшити викиди на 100% у всьому ланцюгу поставок. 2️⃣ Екологічні продукти. Розробляємо енергоефективні рішення, щоб ваші будинки були комфортними та безпечними для довкілля. 3️⃣ Позитивний вплив на екосистему. Підтримуємо проєкти відновлення лісів та захисту дикої природи в різних куточках світу. Це наш внесок у стійке майбутнє для всіх! Детальніше про це можна дізнатися у нашій стратегії сталого розвитку за посиланням нижче 📲 https://bit.ly/velux-2030 #velux #veluxukraine #roofwindows #велюкс #мансардні_вікна #sustainability

According to Fleming Voetmann, Vice President of External Relations and Sustainability at VELUX, energy renovating is a triple win. How? Not only does implementing energy efficient solutions to existing buildings help us save energy and reduce emissions 🌿 It also creates hundreds of thousands of construction jobs across the EU, boosting local economies 👷 And finally, renovating buildings to meet new energy efficient standards also means making buildings healthier and more fit for living 🏢 That is what we mean by better living:

A deep breath of fresh air can improve mental performance and general well-being 💨 So this is a reminder to take a breath – your mind will thank you.

Mayors and local government officials are key to delivering a successful green transition for our communities. The focus on the power of local government was one of the central themes of ICLEI Europe’s 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns held in Aalborg, Denmark. Our Vice President of External Relations and Sustainability, Fleming Voetmann brought the message about the importance of healthy buildings to the event, where he highlighted the need to focus on putting people at the centre of renovation projects. • Mayors can tackle the built environment and support the green transition by having a plan to renovate public buildings, including schools, hospitals and public housing. • Ensuring that these spaces are energy efficient, provide natural light and healthy indoor climates is an integral step to supporting flourishing and resilient communities. • Thank you to Aalborg Mayor, Lasse Frimand Jensen for leading by example. Cities are not waiting for national directives, they are using their proximity to people to lead the way with tangible, community-focused solutions. Sustainable urban development is within our reach with local public-private collaboration, driving real solutions and actionable strategies led by those who are implementing them on the ground. 💪🌿 State of Green Denmark  Creative Denmark