Living Places Copenhagen showcases a new way of thinking - one that is centred around building a better living environment that benefits both people and the planet. The seven prototypes – five open pavilions and two completed full-scale homes – show how we can develop more sustainable homes with a three times lower CO2 footprint and a first-class indoor climate. The Living Places concept holds the lowest CO2 emissions in Denmark, demonstrating that we do not have to wait for future technology to build more sustainably.

The vision of the overall concept - Living Places – which was initiated by EFFEKT, Artelia and the VELUX Group, is to lead the way within the building industry and show how rethinking buildings can help solve some of the global climate and health challenges. We envisioned an open-source development model that enables a new holistic approach to construction by factoring in the entire lifecycle. The concept is based on five key principles: homes should be healthy, affordable, simple, shared over time and scalable. These principles can be applied to new or existing buildings and communities.