The Danish firm known for their socially-engaged approach to sustainable architecture have made new, comprehensive resources available online. The open-source catalogues follow on from a series of exhibitions and material-literacy courses focussed on sustainable architecture and climate-aware design choices.
The exhibition ‘Changing Our Footprint’ (above) opened in Aedes Architecture Forum, Berlin, in February 2023, imagined as an expansion of the architect’s sketching paper – and thought-process. The engaging displays heavily feature material samples, prototypes, models and drawings – supported by practical data on carbon and innovative approaches to sustainable design.
Versions of the exhibition went on to be repurposed and hosted AIT ArchitekturSalon in Hamburg and Danish Architecture Centre (DAC) in Copenhagen.
The new digital resources build upon the questions and topics presented in the exhibitions and material-literacy courses, giving access to data on carbon, material specifications and green building technologies, many of which are informed by project-based applications by the firm.
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An informative guide based on the exhibition, covering responsible use of materials and innovative construction ideas such as biogenic materials, 3D printing, urban development and design for disassembly.
A guide to using wood and other bio materials in design and architecture, including myth-busting, project case studies and material specifications.
About Henning Larsen
Henning Larsen Architects is a Danish architectural firm known for its innovative and sustainable designs. Founded in 1959 by Henning Larsen, and now part of the Rambol Group, the firm has gained international recognition for projects that emphasize natural light, environmental responsibility, and user experience. Their portfolio includes cultural institutions, office buildings, and urban developments, with notable works such as the Harpa Concert Hall in Iceland and the Eystur Town Hall in the Faroe Islands. The firm continues to push boundaries in contemporary architecture with a strong focus on sustainability and community-oriented design.