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We've just returned from an inspiring and motivating series of workshops with GAME and our local partners in Nairobi, shaping the vision for the new GAME Street Hub Nairobi, set to be built at Ngei Primary School. This project will provide young people with safe access to sports while tackling key local challenges—enhancing safety for women, managing stormwater flooding, and increasing green spaces and sustainable energy solutions. A street sports facility in Nairobi, particularly in close proximity to the Kibera informal settlement, will be a powerful force for change. It will create an inclusive and accessible space for all—from mothers needing a place to nurse to street sports communities like skaters, parkour athletes, and dancers—while also strengthening environmental resilience. Collaborating with Kounkuey Design Initiative has been an uplifting and powerful experience. A huge thank you to their dedicated team and the passionate local volunteers, school representatives, community leaders, and sports groups who contributed their time, energy, and heart to this project—including Amani Kibera, the youth-led NGO that will run the hub. We are deeply grateful for our long-standing partnership with GAME—with special thanks to Simon Prahm for bringing this vision to life, connecting key stakeholders, and making it all happen on the ground. Thank you to our generous supporters, Denmark in Kenya & Act Change Transform, for making this possible!

Safe homes in Ukraine have become a scarce resource. For foster families, the situation is particularly fragile, as finding new housing for larger families is challenging. At the same time, the war has increased the number of children and youth in need of a foster family and a secure home. Therefore, we are especially pleased that Children’s Living Places has now found its first anchor location in Ukraine. The project, initiated by SOS Børnebyerne in partnership with SOS Children's Villages Ukraine, serves as a model and catalyst for promoting family-based care instead of institutional placements. The project will establish three clusters of homes and social centers across three regions in Ukraine, specifically designed for foster families. These homes are built according to the Living Places concept, developed by the VELUX Group, EFFEKT and Artelia. The first location has been chosen in Lviv, western Ukraine. Throughout the process, the Lviv City Council has been highly supportive, culminating in a memorandum signed in late 2024. This agreement paves the way for a lease contract for the first site in April 2025, with construction expected to begin in the summer of 2025. The coalition behind Children’s Living Places includes: Villum Fonden, Viessmann Foundation, Grundfos Foundation | PDJF, Bitten & Mads Clausens Foundation, DOVISTA, FONDATION SOMFY, VELUX Ukraine, Artelia Denmark, Flügger group A/S, EIFO, and Kromann Reumert.

Reduction Roadmap receives Energiforum Danmark's Action Award 2025! "As a newly established think tank, we are incredibly grateful to receive this award. It is an important recognition of our work in translating climate science into concrete action plans for the industry and society as a whole," says Sinus Lynge, chairman and co-founder of Reduction Roadmap. The award is presented annually to initiators who have actively created holistic frameworks for the development of the built environment—economically, socially, and environmentally. "Nowhere else in the world have we seen an entire industry step forward and ask politicians for stricter climate regulations for the sector. This award is dedicated to the many investors, developers, pension funds, housing associations, architects, engineers, contractors, material manufacturers, trade unions, industry organizations, municipalities, and political parties, among others, who support and continue to work towards the goals of Reduction Roadmap," says Sinus Lynge. Chairman of Energiforum Denmark, Heine Knudsen, emphasizes the importance of engaging the entire construction industry: "If we are to succeed in this development, the entire sector must be involved so that changes don’t just happen in selected frontrunner projects but are broadly implemented across the industry". "In this major transition, no one can succeed alone—we need both support and solidarity. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you!" concludes Sinus Lynge on behalf of Reduction Roadmap.

Time to celebrate the topping-out ceremony of Home.Earth Nærheden—a six-story timber building and a neighborhood powered entirely by near-surface geothermal energy, solar power, and its own waste heat. With an exceptionally low carbon footprint of just 4.7 kg CO₂/m²/year—the lowest ever recorded for a large Danish multistory building—this project sets a new benchmark. We’re proud to be part of this achievement and partnership that challenges the status quo to drive meaningful solutions to social and environmental challenges. NærHeden, Høje-Taastrup Kommune, Realdania, Sjælsø Management ApS, Tegnestuen Vandkunsten, Sweco, Scandi Byg, Byens Tømrerentreprise, Energy Machines™

It is a great honor to receive the IAUD International Design Award 2024 Gold Award. From the very beginning, the vision for Norway’s first Treetop Walkway was clear and meaningful: to celebrate nature and offer all nature lovers, regardless of age, ability or physical limitations, the sensational feeling of walking amongst the treetops. We are deeply grateful for this opportunity and for the extraordinary collaboration with FYRESDAL KOMMUNE and HØGDE (Faun Naturforvaltning AS). Opened in 2023 as part of the Hamaren Activity Park in Norway, the 1 km plank boardwalk extends on pillars from the forest floor to the summit – taking all user groups on a slow and poetic walk through the forest canopy, culminating in a rush of excitement as they take in a scenic view of lake against sky at 60 meters above lake water level. The jury praised the project for its contribution to the development, delivery, and dissemination of Universal Design, stating: “A jaw-dropping, inspirational, elevated experience available to all. The Nordic mindset of inclusion is presented in practice here and could act as a benchmark study for other nations.” Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dE-scj6U

We are happy to share key Insights from the recently launched DelHus knowledge project. This project explores the potential of meeting Denmark's projected housing demand by redistributing the existing building stock. By mapping and sharing knowledge on the subdivision of single-family homes, it presents a precise solution for addressing society’s housing needs within safe and just planetary boundaries. The proposal is open source and available for download and use in English and Danish: https://lnkd.in/dJRVJXxP The DelHus Knowledge project is a collaboration between EFFEKT and V!GØR for the Forening Del Hus and is funded by Bevar Mere. You are always welcome to reach out to us to learn more.

We are thrilled that EFFEKT-Ramboll is among the five teams invited to the competition to bring Trapholt’s expansion vision to its fullest potential. We look forward to collaborating closely to further develop the vision for the future museum experience, ensuring it meets growing interest and strengthens its role as an inspiring gathering place for both locals and visitors. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Trapholt’s evolution—where art, architecture, and landscape beautifully come together by Kolding Fjord. We share the ambition to use sustainable solutions that contribute to an environmentally responsible and future-proof development of the museum. A big thank you to Trapholt and Karen Holdaway Grøn as well as bygherrerådgiver Tegnestuen Mejeriet — congratulations to the other selected teams! Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dPMr972i Image: Courtesy of Trapholt

How can we move beyond scarcity and embrace an abundance mindset in architecture and urban design? At Responsive Cities 2025, EFFEKT partner Toni Rubio Soler will explore this shift in his keynote under the theme "Regenerating Matter(s)". The free event is open to the public and takes place on February 25, 2025 at Disseny Hub in Barcelona. Please register via this link: https://lnkd.in/eDPcQ9qU Responsive Cities is a biennial international symposium on the future of cities organized by the the Advanced Architecture Group of Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia Group and hosted by Disseny Hub Barcelona. The 2025 edition focuses on “Design Matter(s) for Decarbonization”. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dMMpTp6Z

At Build for Biodiversity 2025 (Building Green DK), you can experience EFFEKT Co-founder Sinus Lynge and Mikkel Schlesinger (CEBRA) as they explore how the Reduction Roadmap is evolving beyond CO₂ reduction to take a more holistic approach to biodiversity in the built environment. Join us at the Tivoli Hotel & Congress Center on February 26-27 to learn how nature and biodiversity are becoming key elements in the roadmap framework. Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eYZ2y4X

We are seeking an ambitious and dedicated intern to join our Business Development and Communications Team in Nørrebro. If you have a broad interest in communication and the business side of the creative industry—and enjoy working on diverse tasks—this could be the perfect opportunity for you. You'll be based at our Blågårdsgade office, becoming part of a dynamic and social work environment with plenty of events and activities. The internship is a paid full-time position starting as soon as possible and running until June 2025, or as required by your school’s program. EFFEKT is a Copenhagen-based design studio on a mission to research, envision, and realize the change we want to see in the world. We transform complex, real-world challenges into designs that leave a lasting positive impact. Our collaborative practice brings together over 50 purpose-driven experts: Architects, designers, urban planners, landscape architects, and researchers—working holistically across borders, scales, and disciplines. Please send a letter of motivation and CV through this link: https://lnkd.in/d_g4TEvD