Experimental Low-Carbon Housing

Living Places Copenhagen is a prototype for low-carbon housing, developed in partnership between window manufacturer Velux and the Danish architecture firm EFFEKT. The design proposal comes as many in the industry are searching for sustainable and practical housing solutions. The low-carbon housing prototype was also supported by construction consultancy Artelia, and civil engineers Enemærke & Petersen.

The prototype village consists of two complete homes and five open pavilions. The low-carbon housing development includes timber frames and cross-laminated timber. The houses are equiped with hybrid ventilation, as well as wood and aluminum windows.

Affordability and commercial viability were top of mind for the designers. Compared to traditional Danish single-family houses, the Living Places Copenhagen buildings offer " significant CO2 savings."

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