Transformation
Transformation of Existing Buildings
When transforming a building, the existing structures and building components are assessed to determine which can be retained and incorporated into the converted building. The retained elements therefore do not need to be replaced with new materials.
The Danish Council for Green Transition identifies the reuse and transformation of existing building components as relevant approaches when addressing the climate impact of construction. Their significance for the calculated climate impact of each project is assessed and documented on a case-by-case basis.
Through renovation and transformation, existing floor space can be adapted to current requirements for factors such as functionality, indoor climate and usability. Material consumption and the calculated climate impact depend on the specific solutions and must be assessed against the project’s alternatives.
Nordstern has experience with projects in which existing buildings and structures are retained, converted or incorporated into new solutions. Examples include:
- Buddinge Byport – where the existing building is transformed into, among other things, a health and employment centre, preserved within a new framework including an extension.
- FÆNGSLET – conversion of historic prison buildings involving alterations to load-bearing structures and the creation of new uses.
- Brohuset – transformation of an office building, including structural changes and the introduction of new functions.
- Herlev Bymidte – partial preservation and modernisation of the existing structure, with additional residential and commercial development.
