Inclusive Citizen Engagement in City Planning & Mobility Projects
2023-06-12 09:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Copenhagen) | BLOXHUB LA, Fæstningens Materialgård, Frederiksholms Kanal 30, Copenhagen, 1220, Danmark
Together with Maptionaire we invite BLOXHUB members and stakeholders within the built environemnt to participate in our upcoming workshop, “Inclusive Citizen Engagement in City Planning & Mobility Projects”.
City leaders and planners have a significant role to play in ensuring that the built environment promotes sustainable behaviors. Despite the best intentions, urban development can however lead to conflicts with residents and users of the city. Therefore, it is essential to find ways to effectively engage residents and users and turn them into allies. This workshop aims to explore ways to introduce citizen engagement into the planning process and provide meaningful opportunities for participation.
Through case studies from the City of Copenhagen and Viborg Municipality, we will examine citizen engagement from four di erent perspectives:

Digital involvement
Diversity and equity
Environment and sustainability, and
Economic development.

Our goal is to create guidelines for inclusive citizen engagement in the early stages of the planning process.
The workshop will feature inspirational talks by Dansk Byplanlaboratorium and Aase Højlund Nielsen, Project Manager at DESIRE – New European Bauhaus, group discussions, and co-creation sessions. We hope to create a platform for sharing experiences and ideas for building inclusive and sustainable cities, and we believe that your knowledge and experience will be valuable contributions to the discussion.
If you would like to participate or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Program Director at BLOXHUB, Lotte C. Breengaard, at +45 2268 4643 or lcb@bloxhub.org.
Please RSVP by Friday, May 26th.

BLOXHUB Breakfast
2023-06-14 08:30 - 09:30 | BLOXHUB LA, Fæstningens Materialgård, Frederiksholms Kanal 30, Copenhagen, 1220, Danmark
A monthly social breakfast in BLOXHUB Los Angeles – for members and residents only.

International Day of Yoga – Free Yoga Class w/ Taruna Arora
2023-06-15 08:30 - 10:00
Canceled
Come join us as we celebrate International Yoga Day with a rejuvenating morning of yoga.
This worldwide event, observed on the 21st of June as the International Day of Yoga (but celebrated on the 15th at BLOXHUB) aims to raise awareness about yoga’s benefits to our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
This year Taruna Arora – an esteemed Hatha Yoga teacher from India associated with the Indian Embassy, will lead a free yoga session at BLOXHUB.
During this yoga session, you will have the opportunity to learn a breathing technique that alleviates anxiety and give you a deep sense of peace throughout the day. The practice can be done on your own afterward.
Taruna Arora, with her extensive background in yoga, having completed our 1,700 hours of theoretical and practical training, is dedicated to sharing the ancient wisdom of yoga with the world. Regular yoga practice is said to enhance your flexibility, strength, balance, concentration, and stress reduction. A perfect antidote for those of us with an office or desk job.
No prior yoga experience is required to participate, but please note that we kindly request that you bring your own yoga mat!
Water to keep you hydrated throughout the session will be provided.
No need to register for this event.
Venue: Los Angeles.

Move Over! Creating Space for Biodiversity in the City
2023-06-15 12:15 - 13:00
Join us at The People’s Meeting when our CEO Torben Klitgaard discusses how to reverse the biodiversity crisis with a great panel at Folkemødets Fællesscene.
Humans are creatures of habit. But In a world where lawns and flowerbeds have become the norm, it’s time to break free from our habitual ways and embrace the untamed nature right at our doorstep.
So – given the current biodiversity crisis, how do we rethink our urban spaces? And what should nature in the cities look like?
Join us for this discussion on how to reverse the biodiversity crises and what it takes to reintroduce nature in the city.

Moderator: Signe Wenneberg

Panel:

Sisse Norman Canguilhem, CCO, Rådet for Bæredygtigt Byggeri

Mike Ameko Lippert, Strategy Director, SLA

Stine Johansen, CEO, KL – Kommunernes Landsforening

Torben Klitgaard, CEO, BLOXHUB

Is There Space for Nature?
2023-06-15 15:15 - 16:00
Join us for a Discussion on Space, Nature in the Cities, and Biodiversity at this year’s Folkemøde – The People’s Meeting 2023 at the island of Bornholm.
There is strong competition for space between nature and social/health-related domains. When planning our cities and towns, should we prioritize preserving space for nature over other factors?
– Is there enough room to accommodate it all?
– Are certain aspects more important than others?
– Can we create synergies among the domain areas?
These questions are up for debate when Torben Klitgaard and a panel of strong green minds meet at the Nature Base Stage during The People’s Meeting.
Jesper Malm, Head of Communication at The Danish Association of Construction Clients, will moderate the discussion.
Panel: Morten Dohrmann Hansen , CEO of idverde DK; Susanne Grunkin , Creative Director at Arkitema; Stine Lea Jacobi, Program Director at Realdania; and Line Stybe Vestergaard, Partner at JUUL FROST ARKITEKTER.
When: Thursday, June 15th, Time: 15:15 to 16:00.
Where: Nature Base Stage, H2 Ydermolen, Allinge Harbor.
You will find the Nature Base Scene onboard the ship Ester Jensen.
Photo: Palle Knudsen

Urban Development Partnerships - the Key to Global Growth?
2023-06-16 17:00
How can we become even better at cultivating and strengthening more partnerships between start-ups and established companies to increase Danish export success?
Denmark has a unique position in sustainable urban development, and businesses and startups of all sizes contribute to its success.
But what if we could optimize the interaction and cross-pollination between innovative entrepreneurial projects and more established and experienced companies?
Join us as our CEO, Torben Klitgaard, and an enthusiastic panel discuss how we can collectively solve global problems while creating economic growth.
Torben will share his perspective on developing successful interdisciplinary, international partnerships in a world with complex challenges.
Meet also panelists: Kasper Eich-Romme from GoBoat & SEANICS, Gustav Brade from Henning Larsen & Jacob Fjalland from WWF Verdensnaturfonden / WWF Denmark
This talk is part of The People’s Meeting (Folkemøde 2023) and will be moderated by Thomas Fokdal, Copenhagen Windows.
When: 16 June 17:00-17:45
Where: Iværksætterskibet, Inner Harbour, Allinge, Bornholm.
We are looking very much forward to seeing you!
Carlsberg Familien

BLOXHUB Bar
2023-06-22 16:30 - 18:30 | BLOXHUB LA, Fæstningens Materialgård, Frederiksholms Kanal 30, Copenhagen, 1220, Danmark
JOIN your colleagues for BLOXHUB Bar.
Meet other members from the community and share beers & business 🙂
No need to sign up. See you in Los Angeles – for members and residents only.

BLOXHUB DOMAINS ON DISPLAY: Member's Lounge
2023-07-03 - 2023-07-06
BLOXHUB would like to invite all its members to immerse themselves in the captivating ambiance of the Member’s Lounge from July 3rd to July 6th, during the UIA Congress. We encourage you to bring along your business partners and utilize the opportunity to hold meetings at BLOXHUB, where we will showcase the essence of what BLOXHUB represents.
Throughout the UIA event, our lounge will exhibit the expertise of our members and ecosystem, focusing on the thematic domains of Cities as systems, Cities as nature, and Cities as communities. During this period, the Members Lounge will transform into an engaging and enlightening showroom, presenting the innovative concepts and solutions that our ecosystem has developed.
These displays will remain in the lounge throughout the UIA conference, offering a platform to showcase the accomplishments of your colleagues, partner companies, and perhaps even your own remarkable endeavors.

UIA Welcome & Kickoff Breakfast
2023-07-03 08:00 - 09:30
CPH is hosting the UIA this year – and we are happy to extend a warm invitation to all members, friends of the house, and UIA participants to come and Kick-off this exciting event with us.
We are honored that Adam Lubinsky, Ph.D., AICP, principal at WXY Studio, has agreed to come and give a small presentation: IMPULSE – a personal perspective on the UIA from an American viewpoint.
Adam Lubinsky is a highly inspirational speaker whose expertise and passion earned him recognition as one of Fast Company’s Most Creative People of 2017. His WXY Studio was also named the World’s Most Innovative Architecture Firm in 2019.
Lubinsky has led several award-winning initiatives and projects, including the Brooklyn Navy Yard Master Plan, the D15 School Diversity Plan, and the East Harlem Neighborhood Plan.
The UIA Welcome & Kickoff Breakfast will take place at BLOXHUB in Los Angeles.
Don’t miss this opportunity!
You can sign up below:

Possibilities and Barriers when Selling Used Building Materials
2023-07-03 10:00 - 10:30 | Wood ReFramed Pavilion, Hall E, Stand E11
Thomas Sinding, Development Manager at J. Jensen will during this talk dive into how to harvest and sell used building materials and why J. Jensen became a founding partner in the Grand Solution project “Circle Bank”.

Wood ReFramed – Building with Reclaimed Timber with Xan Browne
2023-07-03 11:30 - 12:00 | Wood ReFramed Pavilion, Hall E, Stand E11
Wood ReFramed is the BLOXHUB pavilion at the UIA. This talk discusses the potential of reclaimed timber in load-bearing construction. The project proposes new methods for building in the future using local, low-energy, and resource-efficient materials, aiming at a more resilient production paradigm for the future. Talk given by Xan Browne, Industrial Ph.D. student.
This talk is part of the UIA in the Bella Centre Conference building. A conference ticket is needed!

LCA As a Method – Are We Asking the Wrong Questions?
2023-07-03 14:00 - 14:30 | Wood ReFramed Pavilion, Hall E, Stand E11
In this talk, Sarah Andersen delves into the importance of questions and how posing them can influence the outcome of a Life-cycle assessment (LCA). Sarah’s research delves into the exploration of how the choice of the LCA approach (several options are available in the ‘toolbox of LCA’) directly impacts the decision-making support.
This talk is part of the UIA in the Bella Centre Conference building. A conference ticket is needed!

Structural Reuse - Enabling Reuse of Structural Elements at Scale with Karoline Fogh Gustafsson
2023-07-03 15:30 - 16:00 | Wood ReFramed Pavilion, Hall E, Stand E11
Structural Reuse is a research project that seeks to enable scaled reuse of structural components in steel, timber, and concrete. This is done by developing Non-destructive test methods (NDTs) to identify and document the quality for a second use. The talk will touch upon the project ambitions and how far we have come so far while inviting the audience to discuss how the future might look.

Sustainable Transformation of Architecture: How do We Embrace the Beauty of Ugly?
2023-07-03 15:45 - 17:00 | Wood ReFramed Pavilion, Hall E, Stand E11
New sustainability standards call for a new aesthetic. Or do they? Join us, as we take a deeper look at architectural value and discuss what’s worth preserving and transforming.
This talk dive into one of the most defining themes of contemporary architecture: The importance of transforming the existing. Join us as we take a deeper look into sustainability in architectural aesthetics, why it expands beyond the dichotomy of ugly and beautiful, how it affects human well-being, and what perspectives it has in the future.
This talk is a part of the New European Bauhaus lighthouse project, Desire – Designing the Irresistible Circular Society.
Read more and sign-up HERE
Where: Bella Center Copenhagen. Part of the UIA. Conference fee applies.

Next Gen: Circular Economic Perspectives On Data-Driven Social Change
2023-07-03 16:00 - 17:00
Going from a linear to a circular mindset is a massive transformation in the built environment, which can only be successful with an innovative approach and through partnerships for change.
The panel will address the circular economic paradigm from a global perspective, presenting three different circular solutions based on data:

Today the built environment uses one LCA method, but will this be enough to ensure a circular transition? Industrial research indicates that this is not enough – but how many do we need, and which ones are right?
What does a digital solution which aims at creating an integrated, scalable, and cost-effective circular value chain offer to the construction industry, and how does it ensure the circular transition?
How do we transform the informal waste supply chain in cities in the Global South?

Will circular economy ensure social mobility in a global context? Do data-driven solutions ensure accountability? Do data-driven solutions enhance the built environment’s transition to a circular economy? Can transparency and accountability ensure social change? These are some of the questions we will explore in this session.
Students and young professionals curate sessions next Gen labeled with N.
This panel requires a UIA ticket

Urban sustainability in practice – the case of Jernbanebyen
2023-07-04 09:00 - 09:30 | Wood ReFramed Pavilion, Hall E, Stand E11
Join Gunhild Askehave as she explores urban sustainability in this engaging talk on the case of Jernbanebyen. Askehave will discuss the challenges of bridging the gap between sustainable visions and practical implementation in the urban development industry. Her Ph.D. project investigates how sustainability works in practice, providing valuable knowledge to address the industry’s struggle with climate change action.
Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a conversation shaping a sustainable future.
This talk is part of the UIA in the Bella Centre Conference building. A conference ticket is needed!

Defining dynamic science-based climate change budgets for buildings
2023-07-04 11:00 - 11:30 | Wood ReFramed Pavilion, Hall E, Stand E11
Join Lise Hvid Horup Sørensen as she unveils a new approach to defining dynamic science-based climate change building budgets. She will talk about how Life Cycle Assessments have revolutionized eco-efficient practices and the procedure that downgrades global climate budgets to specific buildings in Denmark.
This talk will uncover the crucial choices in allocating these budgets and the importance of transparent communication and industry consensus.
This talk is part of the UIA in the Bella Centre Conference building. A conference ticket is needed!

City as Resource – tools and strategies for expanded adaptive reuse of the built environment
2023-07-04 13:30 - 14:00 | Wood ReFramed Pavilion, Hall E, Stand E11
Prepare to be enlightened when Simon Sjökvist presents his thoughts on the pressing environmental concerns within the building and planning industries.
Sjökvist will dive into resource consumption, biodiversity threats, and the growing carbon footprint of buildings and cities. He will discuss the untapped potential of adaptive reuse (AR) as a sustainable alternative to new construction, supported by recent research.
Join us as we explore the transformative power of scaling up AR practices to combat climate change and resource scarcity on a broader urban scale.
This talk is part of the UIA in the Bella Centre Conference building. A conference ticket is needed!

Has architecture lost its grounding? - Reversible Tectonics (RT) - towards a new paradigm for circular thinking in the built environment
2023-07-04 15:30 - 16:00 | Wood ReFramed Pavilion, Hall E, Stand E11
Join Heidi Merrild as she challenges the foundations of architecture in her talk on Explore Reversible Tectonics (RT), a new paradigm for circular thinking in the built environment.
Through integrating ecological theories and reinterpreting premodern techniques, Merrild aims to cultivate a new culture of environmental architecture. She argues how reversible tectonics can redefine our relationship with nature and create a harmonious balance.
Join this talk and delve into the transformative potential of architecture within Earth systems.
This talk is part of the UIA in the Bella Centre Conference building. A conference ticket is needed!

BLOX Tour de Chambre Event
2023-07-04 17:30 - 22:00 | BLOXHUB Members Lounge, Bryghuspladsen 8, 3rd floor, Copenhagen, Copenhagen, 1473, Denmark
NO MORE SEATS AVAILABLE
Explore the spectacular BLOX building on the Copenhagen waterfront, designed by OMA and the home of Copenhagen’s thriving design, architecture and urban planning community.
You’ll be introduced to the BLOX community while enjoying a drink, mingle with peers and take in the view of the Copenhagen skyline. This is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself and gain new insights and perspectives. Let’s unwind and soak up the charm of a Copenhagen summer evening.
During the tour, you will have the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in urban planning, design, innovation, and architecture, and meet the organizations of BLOXHUB, Danish Design Center, Danish Architecture Center, and Creative Denmark. Along the tour you will get to explore and select the ingredients you think should be part of designing an irresistible circular city and mix your own cocktail.
You will be guided through the BLOX building, visiting each organization before culminating in a gathering where you can enjoy music, drinks, and socializing until 10:00 PM.
The atmosphere of the event is informal, so feel free to dress comfortably and bring along any questions you may have.
We hope you can join us for this exciting and enlightening event.

Urban Biodiversity
2023-07-05 09:00 - 09:30 | Wood ReFramed Pavilion, Hall E, Stand E11
How are cities integrating biodiversity in urban contexts, and what characterizes ideas and strategies evolving from urban actors engaged in biodiversity work? In this talk, Lotte Nystrup Lund will share insights from a case study of an urban development project in Copenhagen, Denmark. The study is part of Lund’s industrial Ph.D. project exploring current strategies and practices targeting urban biodiversity.
This talk is part of the UIA in the Bella Centre Conference building. A conference ticket is needed!

Circular transition of social housing: Generating environmental, economic, and social co-benefits by design
2023-07-05 11:00 - 11:30 | Wood ReFramed Pavilion, Hall E, Stand E11
The talk with Vibeke Grupe Larsen will dive into a discussion about the transformation of the affordable housing sector from a linear to a circular economy by providing a framework for evaluating social value creation together with environmental impact and economy. The method will be developed to understand the role of stakeholder perspectives in converting construction to a circular economy as decision support for stakeholder involvement in the renovation of affordable housing. Furthermore, it creates the basis for new circular economy advisory services and solutions, focusing on the social components of sustainability .
Where: Bella Center Copenhagen. Part of the UIA. Conference fee applies.

3D Printing Formwork
2023-07-05 13:30 - 14:00 | Wood ReFramed Pavilion, Hall E, Stand E11
In this talk Nicolas Ortix will explore the advantages of 3D printing formwork, including enhanced design freedom, reduced material waste, and improved sustainability. He will discuss how this technique streamlines the construction process, enabling architects and engineers to realize intricate shapes and details that were previously challenging to achieve.
Where: Bella Center Copenhagen. Part of the UIA. Conference fee applies.

Circular Construction in Practice - Learning from Svanen Børnehus
2023-07-05 15:30 - 16:00 | Wood ReFramed Pavilion, Hall E, Stand E11
Nikolaj Callisen Friis, an architect from Lendager, will present the innovative circular construction project, Svanen Børnehus. This groundbreaking project involved the meticulous dismantling of a former school building, followed by carefully reusing its materials on the same site to create a new kindergarten. Svanen Børnehus is a pioneering example of direct material reuse, and during the presentation, Nikolaj will share valuable insights and lessons learned from this extraordinary project.
This talk is part of the UIA in the Bella Centre Conference building. A conference ticket is needed!

Guided Boat Tour with leading Danish Architects
2023-07-05 15:30 - 19:00
Copenhagen’s harbourside architecture is best seen by boat.
Architects from some of Copenhagen’s most celebrated architectural offices will be tour guides as we float past superstar architecture like the Bicycle Snake, Krøyer’s Plads, Paper Island, and the Urban Rigger.
And if a lovely afternoon on the water wouldn’t be enough to lure you in, we’re kicking off the harbour tour with an introduction to the intricacies of Danish urban planning and architecture at the BLOX building.
Participation is free, but space is limited. Sign up for the event HERE.
This event is part of the UIA conference and is a cooperation between:

State of Green, Creative Denmark, DAC, and BLOXHUB

What Forces will Drive the Future of Food?
2023-07-06 12:30 - 18:00
Workshop & Talk
12:30-15:30
Place: Arena
This event is a collaboration between BLOXHUB & Schmidt Hammer Lassen, who has developed a collective design methodology to translate diverse challenges into tangible solutions. This workshop will allow participants to share their challenges and experiences and work towards inventing solutions they can implement locally.
Participants form groups to co-create an open-source deck of knowledge cards as an idea bank and resource for imagining the potential of urban food systems. The cards will be developed on the spot with a customized phone app and presented in real-time at the event.
A talk will follow this workshop:
Food-Hacktivism
Time: 16:00-18:00
Place: Arena
The future is already here; it’s just not evenly distributed. By looking at existing cultures and methods of producing food that could point to an alternative future, we explore the potential of re-wiring our cities through hacktivism: the practice of stitching together new systems of self-sufficiency with tools and technologies at hand.
Sign-up here:

Publication Launch "A Hacktivist's Guide to Food Security" & Party
2023-07-06 18:00 - 22:00
Publication Launch and Party : The Hacktivist’s Guide to Food Security
Time: 18:00-22: 00
Place: Members Lounge & outdoor terrace
Party with DJ Harrison Heat
Drinks and snacks
About the publication:
A Hacktivist Guide to Food Security:
In this, we explore and compare existing solutions that counteract the negative effects of global food chains: How might we understand their limitations and opportunities as design tools?
If you would like to join, please reach out to: Ann-Britt Elvin Andersen aba@bloxhub.org
Sign-up here:

BLOXHUB Summer Party
2023-08-18 16:00 - 22:00 | BLOXHUB, Fæstningens Materialgård, Frederiksholms Kanal 30, Copenhagen, Zealand, 1220, Denmark
An evening of festivities at The FMG yard!
Join us for an event filled with delectable food, refreshing drinks, and delightful ice cream treats. Our Jazz band and DJ will keep the rhythm flowing throughout the evening, ensuring good vibes and a lively and enjoyable atmosphere.
Ticket Information:
Price: 150 DKK incl. VAT per person (invoice will be sent to your company for payment).
Deadline for sign up: 1st August
Please note that this event is for BLOXHUB residents and members only.
Please sign up here:

Leave no one behind: Unpacking Exclusion in the Built Environment
2023-08-24 15:00 - 16:00 | BLOXHUB Arena, Bryghuspladsen 8, Entrance C, 3rd floor, Copenhagen, 1473
LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND: UNPACKING EXCLUSION IN THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT

AUGUST 24 @ 15:00 – 16:00

This talk addresses how to pave the way toward a more equitable built environment by delving into the theme of exclusion and inclusion as it relates to architecture.
The talk examines how the built environment establishes distinctions between inclusion and exclusion and discusses, from this perspective, the norms and ideas inherent in existing architectural practices. Spatial and temporal distinctions, as well as asymmetrical roles given to visual, auditory, tactile, olfactory, and taste elements, are significant as they give rise to hierarchical relations between individuals, forms of life, forms of experience, and knowledge.
The talk concludes with a debate on implementing the principle of “Dignity and agency for all people is fundamental in architecture; there is no beauty in exclusion.” This is the first of the ten principles in the Copenhagen Lessons, presented at the closing of the UIA World Congress of Architects 2023 “Sustainable Futures – Leave no one behind.”
Be prepared to expand your horizons and explore how to actively participate in the transformative changes needed to pave the way for an architecture that leaves no one behind.
Speakers:
Natalie Mossin, Architect and President of Congress at UIA World Congress of Architects
Christiane Mossin, Ph.D., Copenhagen Business School
This talk is part of our Science Talks Series 2023, which explores the path to a future where no one and nothing is left behind. The series is a cooperation between BLOXHUB and The UIA World Congress of Architects CPH 2023. Each Science Talk presents a current research topic that contributes to the many discussions among decision-makers, practitioners, and researchers.

Where: BLOXHUB Arena or/ Online Participation
Sign up here 👇

DHL Relay Race 2023
2023-08-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Fælledparken, Østerbro, Copenhagen, 2100, Denmark
Attention to all BLOXHUB residents.
This year, the BLOXHUB running event will take place on Tuesday, August 29th.
BLOXHUB will be sponsoring a spacious tent and organizing a delightful selection of food and beverages.
If you already have a team of five runners, kindly proceed to register directly at https://sparta.dk/dhl-stafetten/.
If you do not have a complete team of five and would like to participate in a mixed group, please inform us, and we will ensure your registration.
Pricing details:

Cool Runnings (Running only, without food or drink): 160 DKK
The Whole Shabang (Running + Food & Drink): 360 DKK
The Social One (Food & Drink only): 200 DKK

To sign up, please send an email to event@bloxhub.org providing the names of the participants and indicating the preferred “package”.
The deadline for registration is July 31st.
Please note that the invoice will be addressed to your company and not to individual participants.
We look forward to welcoming many participants donning their running attire.
