TTT_Sustainable Design Solutions

Together Towards Tomorrow

Sustainable Solutions From Scandinavia

White is the largest architecture firm
White is the largest architecture firm
in Scandinavia and one of the tenth
largest in Europe. one of the tenth
in Scandinavia and
largest in Europe.

Established Ownership
Established
1951 Ownership
Partnership: 384 shares
1951 (all employee238 shares
Partnership: owned) w Umeå
Sustainability unit (all employee owned) w Umeå
established unit
Sustainability Competencies
established
1998 Competencies
• Architecture
1998 • Architecture
• Environment
Number of employee
• Management
Environment
Number of employee
520
Management
• Interior Design
520
Turnover • Interior Design
• Landscape
Turnover
36 m € (2006) • Architecture
Landscape
48 m € (2007)
28 m € (2005) Architecture
• Project Management
36 m € (2006)
26 m € (2004) • Project Management
• Restoration
28 m € (2005) w Uppsala
• Restoration
• Urban Planning
w Uppsala
w Stockholm
• Urban Planning Örebro w
Contact Örebro w w Stockholm
Contact
White Inquiries
White Inquiries
+ 46 31 60 86 00 w Linköping
+ 46 31 60 86 00 w Linköping
White Sustainability
White Sustainability
w Göteborg
Director: Johanna Engberg w Göteborg
Director: Anna Graaf
+ 46 31 60 86 14
+ 46 31 60 86 28 w Halmstad
www.white.se w Halmstad
www.white.se

Copenhagen w
Copenhagen w
w Malmö
Næstved w w Malmö
Næstved w

2 Sustainable Solutions From Scandinavia

Welcome to tomorrow
Welcome to tomorrow
Isn’t it time that we cut through We can make this claim for a number of value for clients, investors, end-users and the
all the meaningless talk through
Isn’t it time that we cut around We can make this claim for a number of
reasons. We are the largest architectural firm value for clients, investors, end-users and the
community at large.
all the meaningless talk around
sustainability and started work- reasons. We are the largest architectural firm
in Scandinavia, and, with 520 employees in community at large.
ing together to and started work-
sustainability build the future in Scandinavia, and, with 520 employees in
Sweden and Denmark, among the top ten in We are still fully committed to continuing the
thattogether to build the future
ing our children and grandchil- Sweden and Denmark, among the top ten in
Europe. We have been around longer than We are still fully committed to continuing the
journey started by Sidney White in 1951. In
dren our children and time for us
that deserve? Isn’t it grandchil- Europe. We have been around longer than
most. Close to 60 years experience from a journey started by Sidney White in 1951. In
January 2008 we formed White International
to getdeserve? about it time for us
dren serious Isn’t building a most. Close to 60 years experience from a
sustained and determined effort to find and January 2008 we formed White International
to bring our integrated design expertise to the
to get serious about building a
world that we can all be proud sustained and determined effort to find and
implement better solutions has been gath- to bring our integrated design expertise to the
rest of Europe. Our attitude and approach is
of and thatthatcan all be proud
world one we we can pass on implement better solutions has been gath-
ered into our unique knowledge-management rest of Europe. Our attitude and approach is
summed up by our slogan “Together towards
of and one that we can pass on
to future generations in a better ered into our unique knowledge-management
system. And during this time we have con- summed up by our slogan “Together towards
tomorrow”. With this brochure I would like to
state than we found it? a better
to future generations in system. And during this time we have con-
tributed significantly to several high profile tomorrow”. With this brochure I would like to
introduce you to some of our recent award-
state than we found it? tributed significantly to several high profile
examples of sustainable city development, introduce you to some of our recent award-
winning work, and invite you to work together
White’s founder, a young architect named examples of sustainable city development,
such as Hammarby Sjöstad in Stockholm and winning work, and invite you to work together
with us in realising world-class developments
White’s founder, a young architect named
Sidney White, had a strong belief in an equal such as Hammarby Sjöstad in Stockholm and
Bo01 in the Western Harbour in Malmo. with us in realising world-class developments
that truly deserve to be called sustainable.
Sidney White, had a strong belief in an equal
society, his aim was to change and improve Bo01 in the Western Harbour in Malmo. that truly deserve to be called sustainable.
society, his aim was to change and improve
Sweden through architecture. Today his At White we have learnt that sustainable Welcome to tomorrow. Welcome to White.
Sweden through architecture. Today his
legacy lives on in our ambition to contribute At White we have learnt that sustainable
design needn’t be expensive, provided it is Welcome to tomorrow. Welcome to White.
legacy lives on in our ambition to contribute
towards the building of a sustainable society. design needn’t be expensive, provided it is
integrated and applied with intelligence from
towards the building of a sustainable society. integrated and applied with intelligence from
the outset. For over a decade our environ-
We don’t claim to be the greenest architects the outset. For over a decade our environ-
mental specialists have been developing and
We don’t claim to be the greenest architects
in Scandinavia, but we like to think that we mental specialists have been developing and
spreading know-how about resource-efficient
in Scandinavia, but we like to think that we
have made an important contribution to spreading know-how about resource-efficient
solutions. We use our Sustainable Integrated
have made an important contribution to
Sweden being recognised by the OECD solutions. We use our Sustainable Integrated
Design methodology to provide solutions
Sweden being recognised by the OECD
as the world’s best performer in social and Design methodology to provide solutions
that minimise energy use and environmental Anders Svensson
as the world’s best performer in social and
environmental sustainability. that minimise energy use and environmental
impact. Solutions that also create added Anders Svensson
CEO White AB.
environmental sustainability. impact. Solutions that also create added CEO White AB.

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Project Management Urban Planning Restoration

Sustainable Landscape
Management Architecture Architecture

Life Cycle Cost
Interior Design /Profit (LCC)

Life Cycle ECO-Effect Environ- Building Information
Analysis (LCA) mental Evaluation Modeling (BIM)

New tools, such as Building In- We aim to induce a sustainability perspec- designed for the actual project, and consist-
formation Modeling (BIM), have tive in all scales. Our long experience in ing of a wide range of competencies, e.g.
opened fantastic possibilities for environmental design has taught us that architects, environment specialists, energy ex-
sustainable design. But the key co-operation, understanding and respect for perts, process leaders, engineers, economists,
factor remains the ability to un- all competencies from the very beginning is landscape architects and urban planners.
derstand the whole picture and necessary to make the project a success.
the long run; environmental, We are able to guide an entire project from It is crucial to clarify aims and objectives at an
social and economical aspects idea to post-occupation, helping our clients to early stage. Experienced process managers
throughout the whole life cycle achieve a sustainable building or city. ensure an effective project process and a
of a project. White Sustainable Integrated Design successful result. Feedback is very important
(SID) concept is based on this possibility by to provide constant development in creating
putting together a team of experts specially sustainable projects.


The Benefits of a
Sustainable Integrated
Design Approach
In a resource constrained world End-users have much to gain from sustain- community’s prosperity. A sustainable building
sustainable design has a wide able design. An employer’s largest cost is in a well planned location creates not only
range of benefits at various not utilities but human resources. Optimis- employment opportunities but can serve to
different levels. In addition to ing the indoor environment can improve the reduced demands on critical infrastructure
global benefits, and advantages health and well being of occupants resulting such as energy, water, sewage and transport.
to the host community, sustain- in reduced absenteeism and staff turnover. In the context of climate change, sustain-
able design also creates added In many cases, a gain of 5-10% in productiv- able buildings that incorporate features
value for clients, investors and ity can offset any additional investment in such as green roofs and Sustainable Urban
end-users. sustainable design features within the first Drainage Systems can protect communities.
few operating years. These mitigate the impacts of increased
As the European Energy Performance of Climate change and brand image have rainfall and urban heat island effects. The
Buildings Directive begins to take effect, become an important issue for companies. impacts of developments on local air quality
sustainable development will be critical in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Poli- and road congestion can also be reduced
ensuring client value. The market value of a cies that include occupation of sustainable by use of travel planning and by providing
building drives development decisions from building not only benefits the wider commu- showers and cycle storage facilities within a
the outset. High BREEAM ratings and energy nity but projects a favourable and responsible development.
efficient buildings have a greater market corporate image.
attractiveness, both for sale and let. Energy Where the end users are students in Co2 emissions from the production and op-
Performance Certificates are more and more educational facilities, a visible sustainable eration of buildings account for roughly 50%
prevalent and they highlight the sustain- design can be an indispensable learning tool of Europe’s Co2 emissions. More develop-
able value for a better return on investment. to ensure that future generations have an ments that aim for zero waste to landfill, zero
Likewise, Local Authorities are paying close understanding and interest in global issues of net water use and zero net carbon emissions
attention to climate change issues and build- water, energy and climate change. are needed if global economies are to con-
ings that can demonstrate high energy effi- tinue to grow, and if we are to have a chance
ciency ratings can achieve quicker and easier There is an increased expectation that of tackling climate change and achieving the
routes through the planning process. companies contribute to the surrounding goal of One Planet Living.

Benefits of Sustainable Integrated Design

3 Reduces Building-related Emmissions & Waste

3 Stimulates Sustainable Communities

3 Assists in Securing Planning Permission

3 Improves Sale & Letting Market Value

3 Creates Productive Work/Study Environments

3 Corporate Social Responsi-bility Policies

3 Increases Community Social Capital

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From the past,
towards the future
1970’s | The
energy crisis leads
1971 | Interna-
tional environmental
1972 | First UN
Conference on the
1980’s | Experi-
mental projects such
1986
to an interest in organisation Green- Environment in as Healthy House
creating low energy peace founded in Stockholm for the Building Expo
housing and sus- Canada are developed.
tainable buildings
among the architects
within White.

The Healthy House, Residential

1996 1996 | White holds
a series of internal
1997 | The Kyoto
Protocol on CO2
1998 | Formation
of the White Sustain-
1999 | White
develops a concept
workshops on emissions was nego- ability. A group of ex- for environmental
sustainability, result- tiated in Japan. perts (architects, civil management in
ing in ‘Little Green’, engineers, chemists) building projects.
a handbook for consulting internally
healthy and sustain- and externally in
able building. environmental and
energy efficient
architecture.
Ekotopia, School

2003 | Construc- 2003 2004 2004
tion of White’s own
office in Stockholm,
which meets very
high environmen-
tal standards and
energy-efficiency
demands.

Fulufjäll, National Park Visitors Centre Vävskedsgatan, Residential Skeppet Hammarby Sjöstad, Kindergarten

2006 | White
becomes certified
2006 | Swedish
Government Com-
2007 | Former U.S
Vice President Al
2008 | White is one
of Scandinavia’s lead-
2008
according to ISO mission on Oil Inde- Gore and Intergov- ers within environ-
14001, Environ- pendence aims for ernmental Panel for mental management,
mental Management an oil free Sweden Climate Change are low energy buildings,
System. by 2020. jointly awarded the life cycle assessment
Nobel Peace Prize and costs, building
for their efforts in cli- materials and indoor-
mate change action. climate.

Hamnhuset, Residential


1987 | The Brundt-
land Report defines
1988 | United
Nations created the
1990 | European
Environment Agency
1992 | ’The Earth
Summit’ in Rio de
1994 1995 | The forma-
tion of the Building
Sustainable Develop- ’United Nations Envi- was established, Janeiro held. An un- Council in Sweden.
ment as ‘develop- ronment Programme’ headquartered in precedented United White has a leading
ment that meets the and the ’Intergov- Copenhagen. Nations conference role shaping industry
needs of the present ernmental Panel on on the environment. objectives for a
without compromising Climate Change’ sustainable built
the ability of future environment.
generations to meet
their own needs.’ Kv Tullstugan, Hammar-
by Sjöstad, Residential

2000 | Creation of
a database describ-
00-03 | In collabo-
ration with the Royal
2001 2003 | White
plays a leading role
2003
ing the environ- Institute of Technol- in founding the
mental and health ogy Development, ByggaBoDialogen,
impact of materials, White creates ‘EcoEf- a commitment be-
which today contains fect’, an environmental tween the Swedish
approximately 3000 assessment method government and 37
chemical building that appraises the companies for sup-
products. ecological sustain- porting a sustainable
ability of the built Bo01, Western building sector. Katsan, Office
environment. Harbour, Residential

04-06 2006

Numerous projects in Hammarby Sjöstad completed Höga Kusten, National Park Visitors Centre

2009 2015

Szosa Polska, Residential New Karolinska Solna, Hospital

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Ability to incorporate
Sustainability into
the project

Sustainability is not
optional – it’s the Environmental Impact and
Costs in making changes

core of a new project
Through long and sometimes fail, and often on the environmental factors Urban Planning
bitter experience we have where initial high ambition gives way to – The planning of cities and local
learned a simple truth: the lon- well, to low ambition. The key is to take stock areas is essential to successfully
ger you wait the more it costs to of sustainability both early in the project and creating a sustainable society.
Along with traditional planning
apply sustainability strategies throughout it. Our methods are multi-faceted
issues, sustainability aspects
and features to a project. and applied at various stages within the proj-
must be considered at an early
ect, where they can be most effective (see stage of the project.
As a project moves forward, the potential for illustration and captions).
White has skilled city planners
maximising the project’s sustainability profile and environmental specialists
decreases, delayed implementation spirals The White Sustainability unit´s collaborations working closely together with
costs upwards and the desired environmental with universities and industry have included landscape architects and other
effect is never realised. studies on building with integrated solar pow- expertise to form:
er, concepts for building perfomance analysis • Sustainable city plans and
Nobody in his right mind would deliberately (e.g. EcoEffect), hazardous waste manage- local area plans
start a non-sustainable building project today. ment and building material assessment. • Environmental Impact
Still, some of the best laid plans continue to Assessment
• Site Analysis


Development Design Construction Post-Occupancy
The most critical phase of a proj- During the design phase During the production it is crucial As a facility manager, it is
ect is the start-up, but it is also the sustainability manager to follow up that the sustainabil- important to have knowledge
the phase with highest possibility has an important role as the ity goals set during the design about the environmental impact
to give a project a sustainable di- co-ordinator for developers, phase are realised in the actual of the building as well as indoor
rection. A sustainability analysis
architects and engineers. The building. It is also important to climate, energy performance
is the base for a successful proj-
ect, considering for example, the
sustainability targets need to be have routines for handling and standard. E.g. about 85 %
impact on the surroundings, use taken into consideration, which environmental aspects on site, of the energy used in a build-
of energy and resources, climate demands investigation, interac- i.e contaminated soil, hazard- ings lifetime is consumed in the
change assessment, building tive process and specialised ous materials, damp etc. Close management phase.
materials, socio-economic an skills. An important tool in this cooperation with the contractor
alysis and demands for indoor This is where the sustainability
work is to use BIM-models in is the key for success.
climate. Clear sustainability quality is put to a test, economi-
3D, which, among many other
targets for the project needs to White has expertise in: cally, environmentally and
benefits, makes it possible to
be formulated and communi- socially.
measure and evaluate energy, • Project management and
cated to stakeholders.
cost, resource consumption etc, Sustainable Construction White has expertise in:
White has expertise in: keeping all data in a database Management
for the future. • Environmental Management
• Sustainability guidelines • Building performance Systems (i.e ISO 14001)
analysis, BREEAM etc.
• Environmental Programmes White has expertise in: • Environmental Assessment
and management plans • Energy Performance of Buildings (e.g. indoor
• Sustainable Design Manage- Measurements/certificates
• Climate change risk ment/Process Management climate, problems with damp
assessment • Investigations and Measures in construction)
• BIM 3D-modelling of Contaminated Soil &
• Energy Performance
• Environmental Systems Hazardous Materials
Analysis
and Materials Consulting
• Building performance
• Energy Performance analysis, environmental
Calculations due-diligence
• Life cycle analysis (LCA), • Demolition plans
Analysis of Life Cycle Cost/
Profit, LCC/LCP
• Building performance
analysis, BREEAM etc.

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Nya Karolinska Solna,
Stockholm
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It has only taken a few years to sustainable building. White has also 1. Fredriksdal
for Hammarby Sjöstad to be- been involved several individual projects Office (Feasibility study)
come one of the world’s highest in Hammarby Sjöstad and these projects 2. Katsan
profile examples of Sustainable were compliant with and integrated into the Office (Completed)
City Development, mentioned environmental design of the entire develop- 3. Tullstugan
in specialist publications ment. Passive design elements and solar Housing (Completed)
worldwide. power generation have been incorporated
4. Skeppet Pre-school
into many of White’s solutions. Nursery (Completed)
The sustainable design focus of the area
5. Linjefarten och
extends across a broad range of disciplines. Skeppshandeln
It encompasses the conservation of green Office/Housing (Project outline)
spaces, use of sustainable and renewable
6. Fartygstrafiken
energy sources, low energy district cooling/ Housing (In progress)
heating systems, water collection and water
7. Godsfinkan
saving devices, automated-waste disposal Housing (Completed)
systems, waste management, bio-gas extrac-
8. Holmen and Grynnan
tion and sustainable architectural design.
Housing (Completed)

The environmental ambitions of the de- 9. Innanhavet
Housing (Completed)
velopment have been assisted by White’s
Sustainable Integrated Design approach. 10. Lugnvattnet
Housing (Completed)
In fact, those ambitions have been shaped
by White’s involvement in the production of 11. Svallvågen
overarching guidelines for the development Housing (Start on site)
regarding choice of construction materials, 12. Henriksdalshamnen Housing
which has proved to be a crucial element (Design stage)


Awards: White out-grew its offices in the adjacent canal, is led through plastic piping
2003 Kasper Salin Prize for 17th century warehouse in Gam- cast inside the floor slab thus increasing the
Swedish Architecture la Stan in the late 1990s. The cooling capacity of the building mass result-
Competencies utilised: firm looked for new premises ing in an energy contribution that is by and
Architectural Design, Landscape and finally chose to build a new large free. Further energy efficiencies arise
Design, Interior Design, Environ- building in Hammarby Sjöstad. from the electrical system, which is controlled
mental Project Management
by a BUS-system. The lighting levels in the
Construction value: White wanted to manage the project itself and office are regulated according to the levels of
11 m € utilise as many in-house skills as possible to daylight.
White Project Contact: ensure environmentally sensitive and energy-
Bengt Svensson efficient construction. The architects were Natural materials, pleasing lighting conditions,
chosen from an internal competition, which carefully balanced acoustics and a resource-
gave them the latitude to set an experimental ful air conditioning system all contribute to a
Key Sustainable stamp on the climate control system and comfortable indoor environment.
Attributes:
detailed solutions.
• Energy Efficient ‘Heavy
Building’ Thermal Mass
• Indoor Climate Design The building type enjoys historical connec-
• Sustainable Construction tions to the industrial buildings of the past
Materials that were dependent on natural light and
• Use of Natural Surroundings the simple plan form replicates the feel of
a harbour warehouse. The solution for an
energy balance builds on the principle of a
‘heavy building’. Therefore despite the glazed
facades, low energy consumption can be
maintained. Climate is controlled by use of
the building’s thermal mass. Water, from the

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Stockholm 14 9 12
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1. Havshuset
1 Housing (Completed)
2. Havslunden
Housing (Completed)
3. Salongen 20
Housing (Completed)
The closure of the shipyard in other parts of the harbour comes from a mix
the Western Harbour presented of locally produced renewable energies such 4. Ankarspelet I
Housing (Completed)
a unique opportunity to trans- as wind, solar, seawater heat extraction and
form a vast desolate area into a bio-fuel. A crucial factor in attracting residents 5. Ankarspelet II
Housing (Completed)
new district in the city focusing to the area and then stimulating a sustain-
on sustainable development and able lifestyle is to ensure design, functionality, 6. Solid Wood
Single Family House (Com-
living. economics and sustainability are integrated
pleted)
seamlessly.
7. Kommendörkaptenen
Developing Western Harbour as a sustain-
1+10 Housing (Completed)
able city is at the forefront of the city’s White’s Sustainable Integrated Design ap-
8. Ubåtshallen
development growth plans. It involves tackling proach is built upon that synergy and has
Education & Office (Com-
numerous environmental issues for creating been applied to ten housing, one hotel and pleted)
a healthy ecological development but also four office projects in Western Harbour
9. Scylla 2
involves changing community perceptions of throughout the past decade. These projects Office (Completed)
what a sustainable future looks like. The har- have employed multi-disciplinary solutions
10. Dockan I
bour area contains several Malmö University within energy consumption, renewable energy Housing (Construction)
buildings, offices, residential blocks and the sources, recycling and infrastructure.
11. Dockan II
sustainable centrepiece Bo01 Sustainable Housing (Planning)
Housing Estate. 12. Nereus
The environmental programme’s goals Office (Planning)
have been realised through multi-faceted so- 13. Bilen 5
lutions. In order to achieve energy efficiency, Office (Planning)
of savings up to 50% when compared with 14. Dockplatsen
ordinary developments, many of the construc- Hotel (Planning)
tions have used new technologies, materials 15. Fullriggaren
and methods. The power source for Bo01 and Housing (Planning)


Awards: Bo01, as the first stage of West- The 3-storey townhouse’s key feature, its
Winner design competition to ern Harbour’s development, is wooden construction, consists of layers that
participate in the exhibition an experimental housing estate, are bolted together so to avoid glues and
development
aiming to showcase the most sealant. Other initiatives to avoid chemical
Competencies Utilised: effective and efficient sustain- based products are the internal walls, which
Architectural Design, Environ- able design solutions developed have a linseed oil glazed finish. Recycled
mental Management, Sustainable
by trailblazing firms from across and organic material use was a priority, for
Construction Material Consulting.
Europe. example, the chemical-free paints used for
Construction Value: the exterior red facade.
380 000 €
The ‘City of Tomorrow’ Bo01 began as part
White Project Contact: of the European Housing Expo 01, and the Energy efficiency comes from several sys-
Bengt Andersson Liselius result of the cross-border collaboration has tems in the house. As a material the wood
/Maud Karlström helps stabilise dampness and tempera-
set benchmarks for the whole estate with its
Key Sustainable Features: quality programme and environmental objec- ture, the facade windows provide daylight
• Energy Efficient tives. Notably the Bo01 area runs on 100% throughout minimising the need for lighting,
• Renewable Energy Use locally produced renewable energy (based on the window glass effectively insulates the
• Sustainable Construction cyclical offsets). house, and an underground channel filters
Materials cool air in summer and warm air in winter
• Wooden Construction White showed a vast amount of interpreta- into the house.
tions of housing for the future in the large
• Recycled & Chemical Free
Materials Bo01 development area. Among others was Bo01’s extremely progressive quality pro-
the much-talked about ‘solid wood’ made gramme, while not duplicated over the entire
• Cellulose Insulation
with wood throughout the whole house. Solid harbour development, has set the standards
• Linseed Oil Glaze Finish
Wood combines the traditional Swedish wood of environmental initiatives geared towards
building craft with the latest sustainability energy efficiency and renewable energy
knowledge in the field. consumption.

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Stockholm

The site at Koster Sea on the glass to make it possible for observation Competencies utilised:
north part of the west coast of of and close contact to the marine life. The Environment Project Managemen-
Sweden, has been chosen for design highlights the natural sea-fire light tal, Architectural Design
Sweden’s first Marine National phenomenon and emphasises conservation Construction value:
Park, which will be inaugu- by creating an enclosed space that can be 4,8 m €
rated in 2009. used by visitors all year round. The build-
Client:
ing is placed on stainless steel poles, as Swedish National Environmental
In 2006 White won the competition for the the structure needed to be able to handle Protection Agency, Västra Götaland
new information and exhibition centre, the forces from waves, flooding, ice, landslides County Council
so called “Naturum” meaning a space for and earth tremors. Current Status:
nature. The Naturum is to be placed on the On-going. Inauguration
South Koster Island, an island which is pro- The sustainable impact analysis was Sept 2009
tected for the unique archipelago, marine essential and extensive, as there were White Project Contacts:
life, nature and cultural values. During peak many aspects that had to be taken into Mattias Lind, Ulla Antonsson
summer months the area attracts thou- consideration. The area is protected by the
sands of visitors, however during quieter EU Habitat directive (Natura 2000) and
months the area is only inhabited by around the surroundings have high cultural and Key Sustainable
archaeological value.
Attributes:
350 people. The Naturum is expected to
• Environmental Impact Analysis
prolong the tourist season and provide new
opportunities for business activities and The target was to create a Naturum with • Energy Efficient design
jobs in the area. high environmental profile and low use of • CO2-neutral energy production
energy. The building materials are primarily • Renewable energy sources;
White has created a Naturum, which renewable and recyclable, without content sun, wind and water
consists of three buildings, two of which of hazardous substances. • Sustainable Construction
sit in the water. The main buildings consist The main construction materials are Materials
of a timber construction, all covered with wood, stainless steel and insulation made • Conservation


from recycled glass. It is also a self suf- WATER: The Naturum is situated in the
ficient centre using renewable energy water, makes it natural to use a sea water
sources, SUN, WIND and WATER, which heating pump for producing heat and hot
will make it a zero CO2/carbon neutral water. As the building construction is very
building. well insulated and air tight, the demand of
energy for heating is low. The buildings are
SUN: The roof will be covered by solar heated by underfloor heating. The glass
cells that will produce electricity that covers skin around the building is protecting the
the building’s annual needs. In the summer buildings from cooling winds, which can
the overproduction of electricity will be sold further decrease the energy demand. On
to the power distribution grid and repur- the Koster Islands there is lack of drinking
chased later in wintertime. water, especially during summer. There-
fore it has been necessary for Naturum to
WIND: The need for fresh air in the produce its own water, by desalination of
building is solved by natural ventilation. the seawater in an osmosis facility.
The natural driving forces are created by
temperature differences between indoors Planning for expected rises of the water
and outdoors as well as the wind around level caused by global warming is a neces-
the building. sity because the buildings are situated in
The ventilation is achieved by con- the water. Estimations made by the IPCC
trolled opening and closing of the windows have been taken into consideration in the
depending on the outdoor and indoor structure’s design. There remains however
climate and the need for fresh air. The a risk of flooding resulting in usage of
system is extremely energy efficient, as the materials and the construction techniques
only energy use is for controlling window able to withstand extreme high water levels
operation. over short periods.

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Stockholm

The New Karolinska Solna passive lighting and heating to efficient Competencies utilised:
competition assignment was construction materials. Not only does the Architectural Design, Landscape
to create one of Sweden’s most building reduce energy use, but produces Design, Environmental Project
Management
comprehensive hospital proj- its own from solar panels angled on the
ects ever. rooftop. Additional power requirements are Construction value:
supplemented with purchased mixed source 1,5 b €
Creativity, inspiration and extensive planning renewable energy. Client:
was involved in White’s competition winning Locum AB and SLL
proposal. The asset of fifty years of hospital A sustainable lifestyle for staff, patients and
Current Status:
and healthcare project experience allowed visitors is encouraged by public transport Under-going Planning, Completion
White to embark on this challenge as the infrastructure to the site to help reduce estimated 2015-2017
sole architect. The outcome produced transport-related emissions.
White Project Contact:
from years of experience, according to the Bengt Svensson
competition jury, was a simple, efficient and
sustainable construction, superior interior
logistics and interior climate, of the highest Key Sustainable Attributes:
quality and an architectural design concept • Energy Efficient Passive Heating
& Lighting
that provides overall conditions for the
development of a top-class facility. • On-site Solar Energy Production
• Sustainable Construction
Integration is central to the proposal. The Materials
White Sustainability unit integrated its • Public Transport Infrastructure
expertise into the facility with sustain- • Waste Management System
able building materials the starting point. • Air and Water Purification
High-energy efficiency is derived from
several innovative system designs from


Competencies utilised: Hamnhuset began when the hand with the building’s sound construction
Architectural Design, Landscape client Älvstranden Utveckling material choice that ensure all systems are
Design, Interior Design, Environmental
AB, requested a contrast to optimised. The design tested the techni-
Project Management
the modern architecture at the cal aspects of passive technology and has
Client: old harbour and docklands in proven to be a success with sound financial
Älvstranden Utveckling AB Gothenburg. sustainability.
Current Status:
Construction, Phase 1 Completion Given that both the client and White had
2008 made commitments to a sustainable built
White Project Contact: environment within the Swedish Industry
Jan Larsson Group Building/Living Dialogue, it was only
fitting that the partnership delivered a de-
sign that created Sweden’s first apartments
Key Sustainable Attributes:
built to Passive House standards.
• Ventilation Heat Exchange
System
Hamnhuset shows that it can be profit-
• Energy Efficient Passive Design
able from the first day to build an energy
• On-site Solar Power Generation efficient structure. The core of its energy
• Renewable Energy Use efficiency is its ventilation system that acts
• Sustainable Construction as a heat exchanger. Fresh air is taken in,
Materials heated in the cellar, led via the beams to
every apartment and then sucked back. The
result is a 95% heat exchange. Together
with south-facing solar panels, the build-
ing’s heating is self-sufficient from April to
November. The energy initiatives go hand in

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Stockholm

In a new urban development that create indoor climate comfort and low Competencies utilised:
in Szczecin, Orco wanted to emissions. Partner Envac’s waste manage- Master Planning, Architectural Design,
build the first, largest and best ment system is an out of sight sustain- Landscape Design, Environmental
Project Management, Construction
economically, ecologically and able handling solution, hidden under the
Material Consulting
socially sustainable housing to development.
date in Poland. A further part of the energy solution Construction value:
includes a mix of energy sources, including 60 m €

They wanted to design buildings with a solar power cells that lie on the roofs of Client:
low-energy profile without taking extreme the structures. The project shall have a Orco Construction Group
measures in techniques and costs, yet con- total sustainability assessment greater than Current Status:
trastingly, wanted to have the sustainable 70% (excellent) according to BREEAM Permit Planning, Completion 2010.
aspects of the design visible, to encourage (UK) Ecohomes’ standards. Sustainable
White Project Contact:
residents to live sustainable lifestyles. Orco living is emphasised by the green spaces in Maud Karlström
enlisted the help of White’s Sustainable the middle of the residential area. A green
Integrated Design approach to bring the park zone links the houses with nature
project to fruition. and mimics the look and feel of a fantastic Key Sustainable Attributes:
The masterplan team involved both Scandinavian forest-park. • Energy Efficient; by use of Sustain-
able Building Materials
architects and the White Sustainability unit
who created an environmental program for • On-site Solar Energy Production
the project that ensures a high sustain- • Water Management
able standard, aesthetic attractiveness and • Green Landscaping
quality. A key part of ensuring economical • Envac Waste Management
construction in the sustainable process was System
our sustainable building material consult-
ing. The buildings themselves have efficient
heating, ventilation and sewage systems


Collaboration: Ørestad urban development is a the development of heavy large buildings,
Niras A/S progressive and massive mixed- made up of smaller slimmer towers, which
use area on the edge of Copen- contain residences, offices, nursery schools
Competencies Utilised:
Architectural Design, Landscaping, hagen whose convention centre and shops that are dotted over the site in a
Sustainable Integrated Design will host the UN Climate Change grid layout.

Construction Value: Conference in 2009.
Much has been done in recent years to mini-
67 m €
mise heat-loss in buildings but with new harsh
A design competition was launched at the
Size: Danish regulations punishing high electricity
adjacent site to showcase the region’s com-
26,000 sqm consumption a different problem needed to
mitment to the environment. Sustainable
White Project Contact: be tackled. The design focuses on electricity
architecture, energy efficient solutions and
Fredrik Pettersson savings by minimising light and ventilation
carbon minimisation produced to market
needs, flooding the buildings with natural
prices were the brief’s demands. It called
light and updrafts of air. Despite illuminous
Key Sustainable Features: for one thing, White’s sustainable integrated
interiors, the amount of window surface space
• Low Energy Consumption design approach and co-operation with the needed to provide sufficient lighting and en-
best partner possible. ergy savings is below average. Therefore any
• Efficient Lighting Design
The proposal was the result of the process heat-loss is positively offset and the overall
• Efficient Ventilation Design
of close collaboration from the very beginning energy balance in the buildings meet the
with engineering partner Niras. Technology and competition’s high standards and surpasses
design decisions were made together resulting legislative requirements.
in an employed low-tech approach to ensure
sustainability in both economic and environ- Together White and Niras have proposed a
mental factors. town space that is dense yet open, safe yet
The result is a completely new way at lively and with the possibility of an attractive
looking at the energy problem and sustain- and sustainable lifestyle.
able living. The design contrasts the rest of

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“Swedish buildings are much more
energy efficient than British. I think
on most of the key issues Sweden is
ahead of the UK, but the UK is also
moving quickly and learning from
the Swedish experience.”

Nicholas Stern, author of the Stern Review
on climate change, interviewed in London
on February 26, 2008.

This brochure is printed on Munken Lynx, an FSC certified paper. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) provides
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