ART determination
When we use the Earth's resources to create buildings and places, we have a responsibility. We must ensure that what we contribute is attractive, resilient and fit for purpose, so that it is loved and cared for, and therefore lives long.
We work systematically with sustainability from the architectural idea to the practical implementation. Our strength is a holistic approach where aspects such as environment and climate, social issues and economic sustainability are integrated into the project - from the first vision sketch in the planning process to the construction document and the operational phase.
ART - Usage times Time shared with Resources - is our sustainability formula, an equation that helps us achieve the maximum sustainability payoff in each individual assignment. Together with our clients, we conduct an ART determination, an assessment of the sustainability potential of each individual assignment, which then forms the basis for goal setting, decision making and evaluation.
In working with Factoriesan office building in Malmö, the formula was a concrete tool to optimize the sustainability of the building:
In order to maximize the use we worked on a flexible layout, maximizing office space by sharing the stairwell with the adjacent parking garage, green roofs and a terrace.
Time is about ensuring that the building has a long lifespan, which we at Fabriken achieve by building attractive and well-functioning offices with high ceilings for flexible use, with robust materials and attention to detail. A popular workplace that the business identifies with and feels ownership over will remain and live for a long time.
Resources In the case of the Factory, this included reducing material consumption, using recycled materials and concrete with a reduced carbon footprint, fitting the building with solar panels and reducing energy consumption.