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WORKSHOP CATALOGUE ECOWEEK / NEW NORDIC LIVING The word Sustainable and Sustainability are used to describe many different approaches toward changingour way of life so that we can maintain long-term social, economic and environmental development without over exploiting our resources. Sustainability does not (and should not) have one definition, but one of the most commonly used definitions is from the United Nations 1987 Brundtland Report, as a mode of development where, “Humanity has the ability to make development sustainable - to ensure that it meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.” Sustainability is commonly defined through the three interconnected pillars of social or human sustainability, economic sustainability and environmental or natural sustainability. For ECOweek – New Nordic living we stress that all three pillars should be taken serious to ensure sustainability in the projects. Here is one definition that can provide a way of understanding sustainability that can be used in the context of Ecoweek and what it is trying to accomplish: “A sustainable community is one that resembles a living system where all of the resources (human, natural and economic) are renewed and in balance for perpetuity.” - Sustainability.store To balance and include resources from all three pillars to achieve or sustain a living renewable community system should be at the core of the case based work workshops at ECOweek – New Nordic Living. Though we have this holistic understanding of sustainability - the workshops have been divided up into five sustainability categories for this Ecoweek event - New Nordic Living. Each of the cases will be based on one of these themes.

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URBAN SUSTAINABILITY / LANDSCAPE DESIGN, URBAN GARDENING AND AGRICULTURE, CLIMATE ADAPTION, INFRASTRUCTURE, TRAFFIC ETC. With over 50% of the world’s population living in cities and the percentage set to increase over the next few decades it is important for a more sustainable approach to urban planning to be implemented in cities. Under this heading you will be asked to consider many different aspects of urban life that need to function together with a special focus on public space in the city and it’s adaption towards more social and environmental sustainability.

W 1.1 // APARTMENT HOUSE BISPEPARKEN / PATHWAYS The goal in this workshop is to develop ideas leading to development of the park paths between the apartment buildings. The purpose is to create a better connection between indoors and outdoors and make the municipal park path attractive and more interactive for both residents and visitors and thereby supporting the community feeling. Participants can both work with design proposals that are temporary and/or permanent.

W 1.2 // STÆREVEJ AND VESTERGÅRDSVEJ Participants in this workshop are to work with a large green area facing Vestergårdsvej that is only being used by the local residents; to connect the high-rise buildings and the low-rise buildings. Participants are asked to create concepts leading to a holistic and sustainable development of a worn down space. The design plans are to be developed in collaboration with the local stakeholders – consider landscaping, pedestrian and cyclists, hang-out spots and squares, etc.

W 1.3 // THE NEW ACTIVE MÅGEVEJ IN FUGLEKVARTERET The goal is to develop ideas leading to a holistic and sustainable development of a worn down space/street. To improve urban life by focusing on Mågevej’s potential as an important main street with cafés, shopping and various other functions. To develop design ideas leading to a more functional area. Is it possible to use and utilize the wide sidewalks by creating hang-out-spots and small green spots? Ideas that upgrade the neighborhood by facilitating outdoor services and comfortable hang-out-spots are wanted.

W 1.4 // CROSSING MAIN THOROUGHFARES / PEDESTRIAN AND BIKE TRAFFIC Participants in this case should focus on developing new solutions to end the conflict between the bicycle traffic and heavy motor traffic, thereby creating new principles for intelligent traffic. The goal will be to develop efficient and smart solutions on how to cross roads that are dominated by car traffic in order to make it easier for cyclist to cross the heavily trafficked roads and connect the neighbourhoods and make the local schools more accessible.

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W 1.5 // RENTEMESTERVEJ AS A GREEN ZONE Rentemestervej is an exciting and haphazard street, which contains a number of small upcoming businesses and old industrial buildings as well as empty plots. The participants in this case are to come up with suggestions on how to rejuvenate this connecting street and make it more inviting on the route from Tomsgårdsvej to Frederiksborgvej and suggest solutions to accommodate a green cycle route.

W 1.6A // CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN LERSØPARKEN AND NEARBY SETTLEMENTS The goal of this workshop is to develop a holistic solution for handling heavy rainfall and redesign of the city by establishing new water flow and water collection solutions. The solution should also involve recreational and aesthetic elements, preferably combining green and blue elements, so that it can give added value to the residents in the area. It should also be combined with workshop 1.6B’s design of ditches or canals for the clean roof water in the area.

W 1.6B // CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION IN LERSØPARKEN AND NEARBY SETTLEMENTS The goal is to create design units that can lead the clean roof water from the area down to the railway terrain along ditches or small surface based canals to larger water destinations, and at the same time give added recreational and aesthetically value by combining blue and green elements. The materials used should be sustainable and the design solution should be developed in combination with the workshop 1.6A working with the larger scale water flow to Lersø Parken.

W 1.7 // EMDRUP SØPARK AND SURROUNDING AREAS The overall goal in this case is to come up with a development plan for the Emdrup Søpark, a large area with a lake surrounded by park on one side and houses on the other and heavy motor traffic on both sides. The space is a public recreational space but faces several challenges concerning infrastructure, motor traffic, and monotonous green areas that are not being used efficiently. Participants in this workshop should take into account wishes and needs of residents from the nearby areas as well as educational institutions.

W 1.8 // TEMPORARY PROJECTS OF GLENTEHAVEN The goal in this workshop is to create innovative concepts on how the empty plot, a triangular space on the corner of Glentevej and Nordre Fasanvej, can be made into an attractive recreational area for the local users and residents. Participants must take into consideration the surrounding areas and the end result should be a well thought out sustainable design which is easy to maintain.

W 1.9 // SANGERGÅRDEN / THE EDIBLE GARDEN 1 The goal is to revitalise the residents’ house and the shed at Sangergården and make it more environmentally sustainable and create design solutions with space utilization in mind. How much can we get to grow on this little place? What can we plant on a slanting roof? How can we use the walls in the most innovative way? Could we build a sustainable greenhouse, so that we can start a plant business, involving the local residents in the neighbourhood? Perhaps, to start a socio-economic business, where those people can earn a bit of money, will inspire them to go back to school and work on their future.

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W1.10 // RECYCLING IN PUBLIC SPACES The goal is to explore the opportunities of providing residents with the possibility of sorting their waste while on the move or relaxing in public spaces. To create a solution that has environmental sustainability embedded in all corners of the concept: The recycling device itself will be the communication of the possibilities of waste as a resource based on the principles of ”Cradle to Cradle” and a solution which uses these principles in the communication of the product.

W 1.11 // ACTIVE GARDENS AND URBAN FARMING / THE DESIGN OF A “KØBENHAVNERBED” (COPENHAGEN RAISED BED)

The goal is to create new types of urban gardens and urban farms. Inspired by the famous green Københavnerbænk (Copenhagen bench) which can be found all around Copenhagen, the goal is not limited to specific places, but to the idea that it could be beneficial to develop a raised bed, or several different types for various purposes, to be used for urban gardening and farming for Copenhagen and other parts of the world. The end result should be a well thought out sustainable design, if possible using local materials, which looks good and could be mass produced.

W 1.12 // SANGERGÅRDEN / THE EDIBLE GARDEN 2 The goal is to create a design that brings together department 1 and 2 of Sangergården and the surrounding streets that have small lawns and hedges. To create a concept for these green areas to be transformed in a way that can give the residents opportunities to plant vegetables and fruit in the areas to generate life in the street and create opportunities for interaction with neighbours and residents in the area. Additionally participants must come up with a design that collects rainwater for watering the vegetable gardens and high beds.

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SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY AND LOCAL EMPOWERMENT Social sustainability though often overlooked is one of the central pillars of sustainability and empowerment is about increasing people’s ability to take control of their own life and to partake in society. The North West area of Copenhagen where the cases are situated is one of the most socially depleted areas of Copenhagen and this should be taken into consideration. It is central to this theme that the people who live in the community should be involved in the case work as they are the people who, if the solution suits their needs, will benefit from and also maintain the improvements that are made to their local environment. With the social sustainability theme you will have to take into consideration the people that reside in the area and how your design will impact them. You will be asked to create designs, projects and solutions that will make improvements to their quality of life and also for the future generations to come.

W 2.1 // ROOFTOP FARM ON HKI (SOCIAL-ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE) Participants should come up with ideas on how to establish a farm on a flat roof on an old industry building with a CO2 neutral solution for watering the rooftop farm. They should take in consideration a wide range of challenges, such as; rainwater harvesting, recirculation of rainwater by renewable energy, plant box systems with irrigation from the roots, landscaping a rooftop farm (construction), access ways to the roof, minimize the emission of rain water to the sewer system etc. Local groups of socially marginalized people and/or people with physical and/or mental disabilities should be responsible for the garden (watering, harvesting, etc.).

W 2.2 // NEW PARK IN EMALJEHAVEN The goal is to create an overall design for the park in Emaljehaven with a focus on low budget, low maintenance level and community involvement. Participants must come up with suggestions on how to involve the residents in creating more exciting spaces which stimulate more social interaction among residents and other users and thereby strengthen the community feeling and ownership.

W 2.3 // SOCIALLY AND ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE PLAYGROUND The area in which this workshop is situated contains care homes for elder people and people with mental disorders, a rooftop with a seating area for socially vulnerable citizens, integrated institution and the supervised playground - Degnestavnen. Based on the natural environment in and around the playground there should be initiated a process involving the various groups in a collaboration e.g. urban farming and beautification of the facilities.

W 2.4 // CULTIVATION GARDEN ON TOP OF SVANEVEJ The Cooperative association on Svanevej is an institution which offers various workshops and activities for the disabled. The building has a flat roof of about 3-400 m2. The goal with this workshop is to create a rooftop cultivation garden, which will handle both rainwater and serve as a place where crops are grown. The participants must create a plan for the conversion of the roof, including roof load capacity,

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accessibility etc. They must also take into consideration the design of the interior of the roof, water collection, choice of crops suitable for the sun and wind conditions, etc.

W 2.5 // CULTIVATION FOR ETHNIC GROUPS The goal is to create day-gardens along the railway banks for both ethnic Danes and people of other ethnic origins. The main objective is to improve the well-being of these groups. The plan should therefore stimulate meetings and interactions between different cultures, where the basis of taste, smell and stories from the home country may create new ties.

W 2.6 // THERAPY GARDENS FOR IMMIGRANT WOMEN The goal in this workshop is to come up with ideas for the design of therapy gardens for individuals, mainly people with refugee and/or immigrant background, with post-traumatic stress disorder, etc. The gardens should be designed in line with FAKTI´s Association (with the main objective to improve the well-being of women with refugee and/or immigrant background) premises at Bispebjerg Bakke.

W 2.7. // SANGERGÅRDEN / THE EDIBLE GARDEN 3 At the moment, there are many open grass areas at Sangergården, which are not appealing to the residents to use. The goal with this workshop is to create small, protected, oases at Sangergården’s green areas. These oases should invite the residents to interact socially and create a sense of ownership and a stronger community feeling and thereby make the neighborhood more attractive to the residents.

W 2.8. // STREET MARKET The goal is to develop a concept for a street market, which would operate during the day. Perhaps a specific market stall or other kind of urban construction, which is flexible and mobile? In the evening and at night, the market must make room for other activities: parking, socialising or other activities.

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NEW BUILDING DESIGN / TOWARDS A ZERO EMISSIONS, ENERGY-AUTONOMOUS BUILDING This theme will ask groups to look at carbon neutral architecture and also bear in mind the local climate when designing new buildings. Maximise the use of natural renewable energy, maximise the use of natural light to minimise the use of artificial light, natural ventilation, minimise use of new resources and where possible use recycled materials from the local area.

W 3.1A // BISPEBJERG HOSPITAL / NEW BIKE SHEDS

Bispebjerg Hospital is undergoing a major reconstruction which consists of renovations of existing buildings as well as a new building. Participants in this workshop will have to come up with design solutions for new bike sheds. The sheds should give added value for users and at the same time become an energy resource and serve other purposes. Participants in this workshop should work closely together with 3.1B and 3.1C.

W 3.1B // BISPEBJERG HOSPITAL / THE CONSTRUCTION SITE AS A GOOD NEIGHBOUR

Bispebjerg Hospital is undergoing a major reconstruction which consists of renovations of existing buildings as well as a new building. Planning and communicating effectively and professionally is essential to cause as little inconvenience as possible. Rather than seeing a construction site as a nuisance it should be considered as a good neighbour! How can the site add value to the surroundings? How can it be beneficial to the wide range of users; employees, neighbours and patients? The participants must work closely together with 3.1A and 3.1C.

W 3.1C // BISPEBJERG HOSPITAL / BUILDING A NEW CAR PARK (THE CAR PARK AS A WELCOME CARPORT)

Bispebjerg Hospital is undergoing a major reconstruction which consists of renovations of existing buildings as well as a new building. The goal of this case is to sketch ideas for a high level car parking facility. It should be large and spacious with as many parking spaces in as few square metres as possible. How to transform a car park in to a place that is welcoming, spacious and uncluttered - both internally and externally? How do you make the transition from the car park to the hospital brief and clear and of course, with a sustainable perspective in mind? Participants in this workshop should work closely together with 3.1A and 3.1B.

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BUILDING RENOVATION / REDUCE, REUSE AND REDESIGN This theme is more restrictive because the buildings have already been constructed but it will require more innovate thinking to come up with solutions to the problems that already exist. You will have the same goals as those in theme 3 but more barriers to work around.

W 4.1. // APARTMENT HOUSE SANGERGÅRDEN 1 AND 2 The goal of this workshop is to develop ideas leading to development of an older housing site (with a special focus on energy optimization). The participants in this case should develop process and ideas in close collaboration with the housing administration in a joint proposal.

W 4.2 // FYNSHUSE / APARTMENTS AND SURROUNDINGS The goal is to create a proposal for energy efficient renovations for the old housing sites. The buildings are regularly maintained, but participants in this case should outline proposals for e.g. energy saving and renovation, climate adaptation and where you will also be required to identify concrete solutions for the outdoor common areas - creating space for various activities to promote the community feeling. The participants must work closely together with the building administrator SAB/KAB.

W 4.3 // KAREN'S HOUSE AS A DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOR SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION Karen's house is owned by the City of Copenhagen and serves as one of the district's cultural centres. The building is on the Danish Heritage Agency's list of protected buildings. The goal in this case is to design a plan for the rebuilding of Karenshus, from the principles of maximum energy savings after renovation. Participants most have in mind the premises set by the Danish Heritage Agency, e.g. to retain most of the original architecture and to recycle as many materials as possible for the rebuilding.

W 4.4 // CLIMATE RENOVATION AND NEW USES OF THE CULTURE HOUSE BISPEBJERG BAKKE Participants must provide ideas for new features of Bispebjerg Bakke, so it is adapted to its new purpose as, partly the headquarters for FAKTI Association, whose main objective to improve the well-being of women with refugee and/or immigrant background and partly as a new world culture house. The building needs an energy renovation, and to be opened up more to the local area.

W 4.5 // POTENTIAL FOR ENERGY SAVINGS IN BISPEBJERG Copenhagen municipality has in its climate plan, a vision and a goal to be CO2 neutral by 2025. In order to achieve the goal, it will call for both green energy and reducing CO2 emissions in the city. It is the existing buildings that provide the biggest challenge. Participants in this case will be challenged to provide a mapping of potential savings on electricity and heat in the buildings of Bispebjerg.

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W 4.6 // FUGLEKVARTERETS APARTMENT BUILDINGS ON STÆREVEJ GREENING AND RAINWATER DRAINING The goal in this workshop is to transform boring, gray, concrete facades to green, inviting facades, where crop can be grown, harvested and sold (e.g. socio-economic business). The green facades could be part of a PR strategy to brand the neighborhood as an exciting neighborhood with many different types of living possibilities.

W 4.7 // SMEDETOFTEN 14, NEW FUNCTION FOR WORN DOWN OFFICE BUILDING The goal of this workshop is to come up with a new sustainable solution for using the abandoned building at Smedetoften 14 or alternatively using the plot for a new building or other functions, by taking costs, user demands and former plans for the building and its surroundings into consideration.