CONSTRUCTION OF THE CIRCULAR CHILDCARE CENTRE

Location: Gladsaxe
Country: Denmark
Contact Information: [email protected]
Website Address: Link1, Link2

The childcare centre in Gladsaxe, Denmark, sets a pioneering example in sustainable construction, being the world’s first Nordic Swan Ecolabel certified building constructed on circular principles. Utilizing materials from a demolished primary school, it showcases a model for circular, sustainable, and resource-efficient building practices. This innovative project aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Nordic EcoLabel criteria, emphasizing low energy consumption, good indoor environment, sustainable materials, and high civil engineering standards. It not only provides a healthy and safe environment for children but also serves as a blueprint for future environmentally friendly construction, demonstrating the feasibility of recycling materials without hazardous chemicals and contributing to the overall sustainability of the building sector. The childcare centre in Gladsaxe, Denmark, sets a pioneering example in sustainable construction, being the world’s first Nordic Swan Ecolabel certified building constructed on circular principles. Utilizing materials from a demolished primary school, it showcases a model for circular, sustainable, and resource-efficient building practices. This innovative project aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Nordic EcoLabel criteria, emphasizing low energy consumption, good indoor environment, sustainable materials, and high civil engineering standards. It not only provides a healthy and safe environment for children but also serves as a blueprint for future environmentally friendly construction, demonstrating the feasibility of recycling materials without hazardous chemicals and contributing to the overall sustainability of the building sector.

Thematic Area – Circular Economy
Thematic Sub-category –

  • Buildings & environment
  • Waste management
  • Circular economy in buildings
  • Better consumption & production
  • Energy Efficiency

Type of Actor/Agent – Local Council
Typology of Green Urban Site – Street and
residential project

Green City Elements: 

  • Buildings and Climate Change
  • Circular Design
  • 3Rs and 7Rs
  • Conscious Consumption
  • Short Supply Chain
  • Cradle-to-cradle
  • Smart Economy
  • Smart Governance
  • Smart Living

Engagement and Consultation:
Target Groups – Citizens
Public Engagement – Was applied.
Consultation Tools Used – n/a

Resources and Transferability:
Teaching Materials/Resources: Link
Personal Skills Required: High
Non–discriminatory Principles: Yes
Transferability Potential: High

Innovation and Impact:

Childcare centre in Gladsaxe stands out for its innovative circular construction approach, being the first of its kind to achieve Nordic Swan Ecolabel certification. This project is groundbreaking in its use of recycled materials from a dismantled school, effectively reducing environmental impact and CO2 emissions. It exemplifies holistic sustainability in construction, from employing sustainably sourced wood to focusing on energy efficiency. This center not only demonstrates the practicality of reusing materials without including harmful chemicals but also serves as a pioneering model for applying circular economy concepts in building. The success of this project offers invaluable lessons and could potentially lead to transformative practices in ecofriendly construction.
Expected Impact High
Level of Scale of Innovation 5