In this episode, we look at how this renovation revolution is reshaping the Norwegian capital, and examine what other cities can learn from Oslo’s progress on renovating instead of demolishing.
Heidi Sørensen, Director of Oslo City’s Climate Agency says that Oslo has an ambitious climate target: to be net zero in five years. As well as tackling direct emissions, the city needs to reduce embodied carbon in the built environment, in materials such as concrete and steel. And there, renovation is vital.
Another challenges in renovating and restoring buildings is the need for technical and managerial expertise. Many experts say that renovation can be even more difficult than building something new.
That is why Skanska Norway has several teams specializing in renovation. What do they know that others don’t? We ask Sara Zahl a District Manager in Oslo and a Skanska expert on renovation.
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This episode’s guests:
Heidi Sørensen, Director of Oslo City’s Climate Agency
Sara Zahl, District Manager in Oslo and a Skanska expert on renovation