Sustainable Copenhagen
– Urbanistic problem-solving the fun way
How did Copenhagen turn bankruptcy and industrial down-turn into a driver for creative urban solutions?
And why would anyone put a ski slope on top of a power plant?
With a rapidly growing urbanisation and climate changes, there are many challenges to be faced in urban development. Copenhagen seems to have found the formula for eye-opening and multiple agenda solutions with a socially inclusive, yet playful approach. The notion of the good life goes beyond luxury and puts people first.
In this session, we show and discuss unique urban projects in Copenhagen, that focus on creating a city for the many, where sustainable solutions and a good life is possible for all.
The session includes an interactive elaborate Q&A with your two speakers.
Your session hosts are:
Asser Munch
Asser is an architect by trade who turned to the dark side by taking a degree and now working as a construction engineer.
As an architect, he taught at the Aarhus School of Architecture and worked on various smaller building projects.
As an engineer, his line of work is structural engineering and he has a special affinity for timber structures.
You can read more on his blog: copenhagenarchitecture.dk.
Alice Lempel Søndergaard
Alice has worked in various positions in urban planning and strategy and is commenting on and reviewing new architecture.
She has a degree in philosophy and modern culture and she has a profound interest in how our built environment and city planning are influencing everyday life in the city.
Hassan Sørensen
Hassan has lived in Copenhagen and even abroad for many years, giving him the ability to see Copenhagen both from the inside and the outside.
As an Art Director and published history writer, he will provide you with inside about both what to look out for and what makes it extraordinary.
Occasionally, on busy days, we make use of freelance architect guides, who are also professionals from the building and planning industry.