Here you will find a wide range of examples of architecture that creates social, environmental and economic value. The projects come from all over Denmark and reflect the many ways in which our houses, buildings, public and urban spaces are instrumental in creating better surroundings for our lives. You will find examples of residential homes, schools, offices, urban spaces and kindergartens. Large and small buildings. Urban spaces and landscapes. Some are well-known – or perhaps semi-known buildings, but the majority are simply examples of good architecture that is conducive to quality of life and makes a difference for people.
We have also collected a selection of the examples in this publication
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The Danish Nature Agency’s official residence in Thy
Near the scenic town of Klitmøller in Thy lies the Nature Agency's official residence.
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Villa Wood
Traditional and modern techniques are mixed to create a uniquely adapted and climate-friendly family house.
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Transformation of an old fisherman’s house
By the coastline in Espergærde, North Zealand lies an old fisherman's house from 1898.
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Alfreds House
The house's architectural preservation value won out, and the house has undergone a successful renovation
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Transformation of standard house
An interesting townhouse on Amager in Copenhagen builds on top of an existing standard house
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Transformation of Stærmose Villa
With the latest renovation of Stærmose Villa, energy optimization became an important design parameter
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Musholm
Musholm is recognized as the world's most accessible holiday center for people with disabilities.
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Tomsgårdsvej — The Courtyard of the Future
In a courtyard in Copenhagen, there are three sheds built from recycled wood and unsorted materials.
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Erlev School
With Erlev School, the vision was to create something completely different from what we know.
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Grønnegården Children’s House
In Søborg, the old Grønnegård from the 1800s has been given the elegant company of a new children's house.
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Eventyrhaven
Eventyrhaven creates a safe environment for children in the nursery and kindergarten with space for play.
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Knudrisrækkerne
A new residential building with a five-story wooden structure is now Aarhus' tallest wooden public housing.
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House built of wood in Tisvilde
In the middle of tall trees and wild grass lies a beautiful summer house in Tisvilde.
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The Future of Sustainable Social Housing
At Seest in Kolding, modern, a wooden built social housing building is gathered in small clusters.
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Horbelev Kulturgård
In Horbelev, the town's old primary school has been joined by a new circular wooden building.
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Myretuen
In Randers lies Myretuen; a small wooden building with great value for the local community.
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Sønderborg Multicultural House
The new cultural centre is an architectural link between the old town centre and the modern harbour district.
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Læsø Kur
Tradition meets innovation in the transformation of Vesterø Harbour Church into a spa and wellness centre.
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Koch's Courthouse
In Store Heddinge, the old Courthouse has had its architectural dignity restored.
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THE DANISH WOMEN’S SOCIETY CRISIS CENTRE CPH
In Copenhagen, the drawing school for women has been transformed into a women’s crisis centre.
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The Elephant House
An old chapel building has been transformed into a social meeting place for men with cancer.
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Hotel Ottilia
Historical buildings in the Carlsberg City District have been through an impressive transformation.
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Maglehøj
The combination of physical effort, demolition and a social housing effort has created a safe Maglehøj.
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Ny Bytoften
Ny Bytoften is designed with a special focus on sustainability, without residents having to pay extra.
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Sønderparken
A renovation in Sønderparken has resulted in that the crime in the area has dropped by 50%.
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Sundparken
The housing association Sundparken has been transformed into a modern family-friendly townhouse building.
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Toftebo
The renovation of Toftebo focuses on reducing the buildings' energy costs and improving the indoor climate.
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Østre Hougvej
The new homes at Østre Hougvej is an example of how architecture can create changes.
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Nyt Rosenhøj
It has succeeded to improve Rosenhøj both financially, environmentally and socially.
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Gellerupparken Block B4
Renovation rather than demolition in Gellerupparken protects the climate.
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Trigeparken
Trigeparken, which is from 1980-1981, was so rundown in every way before the renovation.
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Housing on Lisbjerg Hill
A modern wooden construction that shows the way when it comes to climate-friendly public housing.
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Novo Nordisk Nature Park
Lush nature, insects and dead trees adorn one of Denmark's most successful companies.
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Climate Change Adaptation, Kokkedal
In Kokkedal, climate adaptation and urban renewal go hand-in-hand.
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The Climate Tile
A pavement system for collecting and recycling rainfall for rain to be used as a positive resource.
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Vestegnen HF & VUC
An adult-education learning environment sets the scene for a joint upper-secondary school in Rødovre.
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Glasir College
The largest educational institution on the Faroe Islands makes it attractive to stay on the island.
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Kalvebod Fælled School
Kalvebod Fælled School is a public school with a profile in sports and movement.
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Campus Bornholm
Campus Bornholm in Rønne will secure the island going forward by to combine the education into one.
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Skovbakke School
A special relationship with nature and a focus on ‘zones’ have resulted in a flexible learning environment.
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Frederiksbjerg School
At Frederiksbjerg School, movement and motor skills are an integral part of students' daily lives.
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Copenhagen International School
In Nordhavn, the school's students are being educated for a global future with a focus on sustainability.
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New Rosenhøj
Revitalisation of the former vulnerable neighbourhood gives the residents a boost.
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Toftebo Housing
Energy renovation shows the way: How to secure our existing housing stock in the future.
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DSV Domicile
image, working performance, community and motivation have been strengthened after the relocation.
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Water on the sidelines
In Gladsaxe, technical and recreational solutions go hand in hand with a rainwater project.
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Gyldenrisparken
Total renovations increase security, reduce crime and strengthen the community of residents.
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Røsnæs Rundt
Røsnæs' nature has become available with new opportunities for water and land activities and experiences.
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SEB Domicile
SEB's location and distinctive architecture strengthen SEB Bank's brand, business and internal processes.
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The children’s home of the future
Layout and functionality of the architecture help reduce conflicts and creates a greater sense of security.
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Vandhalla Egmont Højskolen
Inclusive swimming centre creates local pride, improves public health and increases the joy of exercise.
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Musholm Holiday Centre
The Musholm Sports and Holiday Center shows the way towards accessible architecture.
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Damesalen - University of Copenhagen
Intelligent facade technology contributes to optimum space utilisation and daylight.
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Ny Bytoften
In the general housing construction in Gladsaxe focus is on the environment and attractive neighborhood.
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Ramboll Head Office
Climate adaptation and innovative architecture strengthen Ramboll's brand, as a visionary company.
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Aabenraa Psychiatric Hospital
New frameworks and attitudes reduce the use of coercion at Aabenraa Psychiatric Hospital.
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Marielyst Square and Beach Path
Renovation of peat and beach areas in Marielyst creates value for tourists, citizens and local businesses.
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SMK Museum Garden
The Museum Garden strengthens the museum's brand and increases the number of visitors.
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Hauser Plads
New thinking of features and landscape creates an attractive underground work environment at Hauser Plads.
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South Habour School
A school, a public, movement-promoting urban space and a cultural hub in South Habour, CPH.
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Department of Food Science at KU SCIENCE
Sustainability and energy optimisation are conscious choices in the design of the building.
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Walk & Talk Circles
Denmark's first “Walk & Talk” landscape extends meeting and learning activities into the wild.
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Green Lighthouse
Green Lighthouse has become a showcase for the future of sustainable public construction.
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The Sunhouse
At the Sunhouse, children are taught how to live in synergy with nature and the environment.
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KMC Nordhavn
KMC Nordhavn is the first DGNB-certified office and commercial building in Denmark.
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Sønder Nissum Multi-Purpose Hall
Redevelopment strengthens local unity and the integration of tourism into the local community.
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A.P. Møller School
When the architectural framework is of paramount importance for the well-being of pupils and teachers.
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Aarhus Gymnastics & Motor Skills Hall
Physical framework that acts as an educational contributor and motivates users for physical movement.
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Faaborg Habour Bath
The design and central location has resulted in spontaneous use and activities on the Faaborg waterfront.
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Hejmdal Counselling Centre for Cancer Patients
Architecture, light and hospitality create a unique atmosphere at Hejmdal Cancer Patients' House.
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Livsrum Cancer Counselling Center
Visibility and accessibility have increased awareness of the cancer counseling work in Næstved.
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Selsmosen
The combined technical plant and recreation area, Selsmosen, creates added value in Taastrup.
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Rabalderparken
Rabalderparken in Roskilde combines recreational areas with technical facilities for draining rainwater.
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Herning Library
A popular meeting place for Herning's citizens with up to 50,000 visitors a month.
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Le Mur
The furniture wall that has saved Lemvig Municipality from damage costs of many millions of dollars.
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University of Southern Denmark – Campus Kolding
A campus that uses 20-25 % less energy than similar buildings.
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Moesgaard Museum
An international attraction with a sevenfold increase in visitor numbers during the first year.
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Ryesgade 30 A-C
Sustainable urban densification and energy efficiency of property at Ryesgade 30 A-C in Copenhagen.
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Copenhagen Towers - interior
Copenhagen Towers interior takes upcycling and sustainable materials to a whole new level.
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Marthagården
Where environment and sustainability are at stake, in both everyday activities and architecture.
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Upcycle House
New single-family house reduces climate impact by 86 %. The buzzword is UPCYCLING.
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Brick House
'Brick House' has a minimum life of 150 years and a maintenance-free facade for a minimum of 50 years.
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Lindevangsparken and The Loop
The project shows how an innovative approach allows us to keep the water above ground.
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Aller Media House
A building that has contributed to a new and strengthened narrative about the firm's identity.
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Fredensborg School Vilhelmsro
Fredensborg School Vilhelmsro is a strong role model for the future of climate-adapted school buildings.
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DGI Huset
Diverse spaciousness and atmosphere attracts new user groups in Aarhus' sports center DGI-Huset.
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Soender Boulevard
The green belt at Vesterbro, where the park value is seven times greater than its construction cost.
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Enghave Minipark
Involving vulnerable groups creates sustainable solutions with a new method for urban development.
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The Modern Seaweed House
The Modern Seaweed House testifies to a culture that characterize the tradition on Læsø since 13th century.
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SG Huset
Svendborg Gymnastikforening is experiencing a membership increase of up to 50% after the inauguration of SG Hu
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The City Dune – SEB Bank
The City Dune at SEB BANK is Copenhagen's first 100 % climate-adapted urban space landscape.
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Gymnasium for street sports
The CO2 neutral building is an economical alternative to conventional sports halls.
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The House of Water
Successful branding of DANVA's environmentally sustainable values and community-based knowledge foundation.
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Copenhagen Harbour Bath
Increased desirability and increasing property prices by the harbour bath on the Islands Brygge waterfront.
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Superkilen
A lively unfolding space and gathering place for local initiatives on outer Nørrebro.
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Kulturværftet
The cultural yard in Helsingør is a popular success with great significance for the cultural development.
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Esbjerg Psychiatric Department
Significant reduction of coercion and fixation in the psychiatric department in Esbjerg.