Thylander
The challenge facing the construction industry is not understanding what better housing looks like. The challenge is delivering it at scale.
Through a partnership with VELUX, Thylander is applying Living Places knowledge within residential developments across Denmark. The ambition is to demonstrate how healthier homes, lower carbon emissions and strong resident experiences can be integrated into projects designed for real-world delivery.
As the first developer and property investor in Denmark to join the Living Places Network, Thylander brings an important perspective to the partnership: how ideas can move from demonstration projects into larger housing developments.
From Principles to Projects
The Danish construction sector accounts for a significant share of national CO₂ emissions, creating a growing need for housing solutions that combine environmental responsibility with long-term value.
Thylander is already applying Living Places learnings through its development activities and investment funds. Projects such as Gartnerhaven in Hvidovre and Søagerhusene in Smørum represent early opportunities to explore how these ideas can contribute to future housing developments.
Over the coming years, Thylander aims to deliver more than 500 homes inspired by Living Places principles.
The partnership provides an opportunity to understand how proven knowledge performs within residential developments designed for everyday living.
Creating Value Through Innovation
For Thylander, innovation is closely connected to value creation.
Decisions that improve resource efficiency, reduce emissions and strengthen residential quality can contribute to better outcomes for both residents and investors.
The partnership explores how Living Places knowledge can support these ambitions while remaining practical to implement within large-scale developments..
“Innovation is key to creating value for tenants and investors. By applying Living Places learnings, we aim to improve productivity and sustainability across our projects.”
Investing in the Future of Housing
Housing is shaped by decisions that extend far beyond individual buildings.
Investors and developers influence how projects are planned, delivered and managed over time.
Through its Build for Life fund and broader development activities, Thylander focuses on creating residential projects designed around strong ESG ambitions and lower carbon emissions.
The partnership with VELUX builds on this direction by exploring how Living Places knowledge can contribute to future developments and help accelerate the transition towards housing that performs better for both people and the environment.
The goal is not a single project. It is to understand how proven ideas can contribute to better housing across a growing portfolio of residential developments.