From Wetlands to Roof (Re)placements
Reasserting a 6,000-year-old building tradition in a contemporary context through prefabrication of reed elements.
Exploring the potential of scaling thatch as a sustainable roofing material. As Denmark prepares for large-scale conversion of agricultural land to wetlands, outlined in the Grønne trepartsaftale, a unique opportunity arises to reintroduce locally sourced thatching as a sustainable and regenerative roofing solution.
This project investigates and demonstrates, how traditional crafted thatch can be scaled and showcased as a viable option for roof renovations and architectural transformations.
"Hvis 1% af de 140.000 hektar lavbundsjorde omlægges til produktion af tagrør, vil der være tagrør nok til at dække op mod 60 % af det årlige udførte tagareal i Danmark(2024 tal)" - Emil Westberg Christensen & Jacob Maigård Madsen
Det Kongelige Akademi understøtter FN’s verdensmål
Siden 2017 har Det Kongelige Akademi arbejdet med FN’s verdensmål. Det afspejler sig i forskning, undervisning og afgangsprojekter. Dette projekt har forholdt sig til følgende FN-mål