Re-use in Danish Vernacular Architecture: Examples and Their Future Versatility

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Abstract

With climate change, there is an urgent need to reduce CO2 emissions, for instance, the ones related to the building sector. Contemporary building has developed into having a larger climate impact in the construction phase than in the operational phase which highlights the necessity to rethink resources. At the same time, research into connections between sustainability and Danish preindustrial vernacular architecture shows a widespread re-use of building materials and components. As a logical consequence, this paper investigates vernacular approaches to resource management in the form of re-use with a view to discuss the versatility of such in future building. The first part of the paper explores examples of re-use in preindustrial vernacular architecture. To achieve this objective, the paper initiates the methodic and analytical framework. Next, a literature review is presented to provide general information on re-use in architectural heritage and to focus on the two case studies. Through the case studies, examples of re-use and recycling are identified and outlined. The second part of the paper discusses the extent to which the vernacular approaches to re-use have the potential to contribute to future sustainable building and the possible challenges.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDesign for Rethinking Resources : Proceedings of the UIA World Congress of Architects Copenhagen 2023
EditorsMette Ramsgaard Thomsen, Carlo Ratti, Martin Tamke
Number of pages11
Place of PublicationCham
PublisherSpringer Nature Swizerland AG
Publication dateNov 2023
Pages239-249
ISBN (Print)978-3-031-36553-9
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Publication statusPublished - Nov 2023
EventUIA World Congress of Architects 2023 Copenhagen - København, Denmark
Duration: 2 Jul 20236 Jul 2023
Conference number: 28
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Conference

ConferenceUIA World Congress of Architects 2023 Copenhagen
Number28
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityKøbenhavn
Period02/07/202306/07/2023
OtherThe UIA World Congress takes place every third year with 10-15.000 participants from all over the world.<br/>The 2023 World Congress of Architects will take place on 2-6 July 2023 in Copenhagen, Denmark. With the theme “Sustainable Futures- Leave No One Behind”, the Congress aims to promote, discuss, create and showcase architecture as a vital tool to achieve the UN 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. It will share sustainable solutions and examine the latest research results.
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Keywords

  • re-use
  • vernacular architecture
  • resource management
  • architectural heritage
  • sustainable building
  • Denmark

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