Nærheden: The top 5 things the construction and real estate industry can learn

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Energy: 80% energy savings compared to conventional energy

Danish Energymachines has delivered a near-zero-energy system that combines heat pumps with geothermal energy storage, solar panels — and intelligent energy management and storage.

Materials: Long-lasting and reusable

From timber to slate; all materials are Nordic Swan Ecolabelled. Prefab timber modules produced in Jutland have shortened the construction process, which also has a positive impact on the low CO₂ consumption.

Architecture: Eco-classicism

Eco-classicism is the new word. Visible structures and honest surfaces. Simple and functional. Structures and components must be reusable. Inspired by low-rise, high-density housing and with a prioritisation of shared spaces.

Landscape based on a regenerative strategy

The landscape must give more back to nature than was there before. The existing landscape’s flora and fauna have been mapped, and a landscape plan has been developed that creates a measurable improvement in biodiversity after three years.

Rethinking what it means to be a tenant: Trust is the new standard

When you rent one of the 158 homes as a new resident — from 44 m² to 130 m² — you can terminate the lease with three months’ notice. No expensive deposit, which is often difficult to get back — only if you have a pet.

LCA: The result is 4.7 kg CO₂ per m² per year. The legal requirement for multi-storey housing from 2025 is 7.5 kg CO₂ emissions per m² per year.