Concrete…

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”Globally, the only substance people use more of than concrete, in total volume, is water.”

Concrete has been used for a very long time and has in many ways proven to be one of our most useful and durable building materials. The problem is that concrete requires a lot of energy to produce, resulting in a so called ”high embodied energy”. By replacing concrete with local, natural materials where possible, we can both lower our ecological footprint and create a closer connection between building and site.

”Concrete isn’t evil; it’s just abused”

Koloni-trädgårdar

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Asgeir has been visiting some allotment gardens in Gothenburg. The one’s that have small cottages are called Koloniträdgårdar. The oldest gardens here in Gothenburg are from the beginning of the 20th century. The idea was that it should be possible to enjoy nature in a summer cabin even within the city, especially if you lived in an apartment without a private garden.

The Chapel of Reconciliation

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Hej igen! In October Shea and David visited the Chapel of Reconciliation, a small construction located in the heart of the Memorial. In 1985 the old Church of Reconciliation was demolished due to the works for the Wall. In 1999 a new church was built, Berlin architects Rudolf Reitermann and Peter Sassenroth first proposed concrete and glass, but the parishioners found that the concrete bore too strong a reminiscence to the Wall. In the end, rammed earth and wood were the chosen materials; the walls are built just with clay, sand, gravel and broken bricks from the excavations. Amazing!!