%0 Journal Article
%T Housing Architecture in Scandinavia. Examples of sustainable buildings
%A Mosiniak, Ewa
%J Housing Environment
%V 2017
%R 10.4467/25438700SM.17.057.7678
%N 20/2017
%P 137-146
%K Sustainable development architecture, residential complex, zero carbon footprint, solar panels, wind power plants, interaction between green spaces and design architecture
%@ 1731-2442
%D 2017
%U https://ejournals.eu/en/journal/srodowisko-mieszkaniowe/article/housing-architecture-in-scandinavia-examples-of-sustainable-buildings
%X 
	The purpose of this publication is to present examples of residential architecture in Scandinavian countries whilst looking at the criteria for assessment in the context of sustainable development and social aspects. The initiator of the competition for the best examples is the Norwegian Nordic Innovation Agency, which promotes Scandinavian architecture in the context of innovation and environment-friendly solutions.
	The following complexes of housing development were analysed:
	Denmark: 1. Ellebo Garden Room, 2. Future Sustainable Social Housing, 3. Upcycle House
	Sweden: 1. Fittja People’s Palace, 2. Greenhouse Augustenborg
	Finland: 1. Puukuokka Housing Block, 2. Siena and Umbra Housing Blocks
	Norway: 1. Plus House Larvik
	Nordic Innovations initiatives address both architectural projects and urban planning.