{"id":1552,"date":"2021-05-28T14:31:49","date_gmt":"2021-05-28T12:31:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/?post_type=xprt&p=1552"},"modified":"2026-09-07T13:26:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-07T11:26:51","slug":"sustainability","status":"publish","type":"xprt","link":"https:\/\/khr.dk\/en\/ydelser\/baeredygtighed\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainable architecture"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sustainable architecture and sustainable construction are complex issues that require a holistic approach and a close eye on the rapidly evolving new requirements, tools and opportunities in the field of sustainability.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sustainable construction is complex - we have the overview<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sustainability in architecture and construction is a complex area, and as a developer it can be difficult to see where the most sustainable value can be found in a specific project. We work with a holistic approach to sustainable architecture based on The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals<\/a> for sustainable development and EU Taxonomy<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Based on the concrete framework and opportunities, we ensure that the overall balance of environmental, social and economic sustainability is achieved. This applies to the short and long term, both of which play an important role in the overall sustainability profile of each project. The sustainability profile and strategy of each project is continuously supported by our Sustainability Technical Forum. This includes DGNB and LCA consultants as well as research expertise in the development and evaluation of sustainable solutions in architecture and construction. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The DGNB can be used either as a guideline to keep in mind the environmental, social and economic sustainability of projects - whether you choose to certify your building or not.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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DGNB-certified consultants with 360-degree focus on sustainable architecture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Many of our clients demand Nordic Ecolabel<\/a> or DGNB certification<\/a> of their construction projects. We have in-house sustainability specialists trained to advise on building to the Swan or DGNB standards, which can be a useful guide even if the project does not need certification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

DGNB is a German non-profit organisation that works to promote sustainable construction, including through their certification scheme. DGNB is a leader in sustainability certification both internationally and in Denmark and is recognised worldwide for its unique holistic approach to assessing the sustainability of buildings. In addition to assessing a building's sustainability profile in a life cycle perspective, DGNB is the only certification that gives equal weight to social and economic sustainability as to environmental sustainability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We work with all three parameters in our projects - regardless of whether the building is to be certified or not. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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LCA - Life Cycle Assessment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Get to grips with LCA requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Life cycle assessments have become a requirement for all new construction. Although CO2 limits are still very affordable, it can seem daunting to obtain the necessary documentation for an LCA. We can help you design your project so that life cycle assessment is a natural part of it, while allowing you to reap the benefits of the knowledge you gather for life cycle assessment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In practice, we work with some of the most common LCA tools in the industry, including LCA Construction<\/a> and One Click LCA<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Environmental Product Declarations (EPD) are part of the life cycle analysis of a building<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) are part of the building's LCA<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

EPD stands for Environmental Product Declaration and documents the environmental properties of a building product. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The basis for an EPD is a life cycle assessment of the product from production to disposal, and the LCA of the individual products thus becomes an essential part of the entire building life cycle assessment.
There are both general product EPDs, which represent an average for a product type, and specific product EPDs, which naturally provide a more precise calculation. Industry EPDs are typically used in the early stages of a project, when you haven't yet decided on specific products, and in the later stages if you want to use a product that doesn't have an EPD.
Among other things, we use a material platform like Revalu <\/a>to make environmentally sound choices when designing and planning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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People-centred architecture is our starting point for social sustainability.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Social sustainability in architecture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Arkitektur skaber rammer for menneskers liv og trivsel - der hvor vi bor, uddanner os, arbejder eller bliver behandlet. Derfor tager vi udgangspunkt i at relationer, tilg\u00e6ngelighed og sociale forhold spiller en afg\u00f8rende rolle for god b\u00e6redygtig arkitektur. Ved hj\u00e6lp af brugerinvolvering og kvalitative unders\u00f8gelser afklarer vi sammen med jer som bygherre, hvordan vi med de arkitektoniske l\u00f8sninger bedst muligt kan skabe et projekt, der bliver en succes for dets brugere og omgivelser.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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CO2 reduction and biodiversity are just some of the parameters that green buildings can help support.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Environmental sustainability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The environmental dimension is the first thing many people think of when we talk about sustainable and green construction. Environmental sustainability in architecture is about creating healthy buildings with low energy consumption and with consideration for the climate and the environment - both backwards and forwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We look at the environmental impact of materials, how construction and building affect the local environment and focus on the whole life cycle from construction phase to operation and maintenance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Precisely because the environmental impact of the materials used in construction represents a very large part of the building's environmental footprint, the lifetime of the building is crucial. We always create architecture that has a long life span in terms of function, aesthetics and durability - this has always been sustainable architecture. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sustainability is a topic of great focus in both research and practice at KHR Architecture.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Sustainability Forum and Research<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sustainability in architecture and construction is a rapidly and continuously evolving field. In order to not only keep up, but also stay ahead, we have an internal sustainability professional forum and several ongoing research projects with a sustainability profile. In our Sustainability Professional Forum, we share knowledge and experience across our projects and professional profiles, and become skilled in the latest developments and knowledge in sustainable architecture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gennem vores forskningsprojekter har vi h\u00f8stet erfaringer, konkrete l\u00f8sninger og viden der spr\u00e6nger rammerne for nuv\u00e6rende krav og standarder og l\u00e6gger sig i forkanten af udviklingen. Her arbejder vi bl.a. med nyt\u00e6nkning indenfor b\u00e6redygtige designprocesser og\u00a0user involvement<\/a>, new construction principles and materials, and adaptable art and daylighting solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Sustainability is also about creating an environmentally and socially sustainable project within a budget that is economically viable for the developer. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Economic sustainability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Economic sustainability is almost always a prerequisite for a building with good environmental and social sustainability to be realised at all and to have the long and thus sustainable life span that we aim for with our architecture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The spread of sustainable construction depends on us as architects also focusing on our client's budget and helping to find solutions where the three dimensions go hand in hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Economic sustainability is not only about the cost of building, but also very much about the subsequent costs of operation, maintenance and social impact. There is often good synergy between environmental and economic sustainability, for example in creating low energy buildings that benefit both the environment and the operating budget.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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