September 22, 2014
by Jakob Ebner
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Municipalities cooperate for sustainable buildings

In Dalarna, Sweden, a network of smaller municipalities has been formed in order to improve the client-role in construction projects. By sharing experiences with each other and utilize each other’s expertise, municipalities can increase their professionalism when ordering buildings, elaborate better procurement … Continue reading

July 22, 2013
by Jakob Ebner
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New service package Dalarna

In Dalarna, Sweden, municipalities have during a number of years participated in a building network, learning togehter and inspiring each other to more environmentally friendly and energy efficient buildings. Now, with the help of the MountEE-project, we want to take … Continue reading

July 17, 2013
by Carole Piton (CIPRA)
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Building the future! Sustainable construction in European mountain municipalities.

Construction and renovation of sustainable public buildings is a team-oriented process and requires audacity. This includes decision makers, architects, craftsmen, and of course the local population. The film shows how European mountain municipalities from Sweden, across the Pyrenees to the Alps … Continue reading

May 20, 2013
by Ylva Sarden (Lansstyrelsen Norrbotten)
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Opportunities and constraints for the development of sustainable industrial timber constructions

Climate change, urbanisation and resource constraints have emphasised the need for a discussion about sustainable urban development. The construction and property sector is a large consumer of natural resources in the urban society and hence, an important stakeholder to incorporate … Continue reading

February 20, 2013
by Sabine Erber (Energieinstitut)
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Sustainable Buildings for Communities: a service package

Since 2006, the Environmental Association of Vorarlberg, the company Spektrum and the Energieinstitut Vorarlberg together provide a service package called “Sustainable: building in the municipality”, which includes nearly 50 samples that have already been implemented. Consultation for a school renovation … Continue reading