Rethinking Copenhagen-based recycling station through circular economy for a better use of excess building materials

Name
Klaus Wahid Knudsen
Education degree
Kandidat
Institute
Architecture and Culture
Program
Kulturarv, Transformation og Restaurering
Year
2021

The project creates awareness on circular economy by recycling excess building materials. By rethinking the recycling station on Amager the project creates an opportunity for businesses to focus on circular production. Creating a place for resale and reuse of excess building materials the project presents a way to make a more sustainable construction industry as well as projects for the community

Development of the brick wall surrounding the recycling station.
Brick wall
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Drawing set.
Drawing set
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Visualization: Looking towards the addition (office building) and the courtyard. Right side of the visualization is the old pumping station.
Visualization: Looking towards the addition (office building) by passing through Kløvermarksvej. Right side of the visualization is the entrance to the recycling station.

The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals

Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s)
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