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What began as Living Places Copenhagen, 2 experimental homes that proved we don't need to wait for breakthrough technology, is now a global network of pioneers. Using what's already available, these homes achieved an almost 3x lower carbon footprint and 3x better indoor climate, all at an affordable price point.
Now, we invite developers, and house builders worldwide to join us to build on this knowledge and create healthier, more affordable, and more sustainable homes at scale.
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Thylander | Denmark
Building Denmark's Sustainable Future: Complexity Meets Purpose
Through partnership with VELUX, Thylander is applying Living Places knowledge within residential developments across Denmark. As the first developer and property investor in Denmark to join the Living Places Network, Thylander brings an important perspective: how ideas can move from demonstration projects into larger housing developments.
The Build for Life Fund
Thylander's Build for Life fund aims to build attractive rental housing in Greater Copenhagen with high quality, good materials, and a 30% lower carbon footprint than required by Danish building regulations. CEO Bjarke Mikkelsen brings a clear vision: create more efficient residential housing with lower emissions and very high quality of life. His philosophy centers on solving complex challenges while eliminating waste—values shaped by grandparents who were farmers and taught him that "waste is bad, anything can be fixed. You need to use the resources that you have available."
Current projects include Gartnerhaven in Hvidovre (106 rental homes) and Søagerhusene in Smørum (105 rental homes). Over the coming years, Thylander aims to deliver more than 500 homes inspired by Living Places principles—proving that environmental responsibility and investment returns aren't competing priorities, they're complementary goals.
"We're bringing something to life that is both good for the environment, but it's also good for the investors and it's also good for the tenants."
"If we can do things smarter and better, then why shouldn't we?"
"How do you make a difference? Doing one small thing but then doing it systematically, that makes a difference. And if everybody buys into that, then collectively it makes a big difference."
"I want my kids to be able to enjoy the same nature that we enjoy today when they grow up in 20, 30 years."
Igloo | United Kingdom
When Igloo, a leading British sustainable developer, won the UK government-led HOMES 2030 competition, a challenge to design housing for health, longevity, flexibility, and low carbon, they brought the Living Places vision to Sunderland. Today, they have 42 homes under development based on Living Places principles, with a broader pipeline of approximately 5,000 homes that demonstrates the potential to scale this approach across the UK.
John Nordon, Creative Director at Igloo, bridges architectural thinking and development delivery. His vision is clear: homes should not sacrifice health, sustainability, or beauty to meet affordability targets.
"We need to make it affordable, simple, replicable, and healthy. Because actually it's fundamentally the right thing to do. It's just the system isn't set up to do it."
"We should be custodians of the planet we live on, not solely focused on the bottom line and profit margins. For us, it's written into our articles of incorporation. We're a B Corp, a purpose-led business."
"Living Places wasn't just inspiring. It led directly to a deeper partnership and a shared plan to build."
"How do we design buildings in layers so materials can be accessed in the future? When something becomes outdated, it can be removed, remanufactured, or reused, and the building can continue to evolve through repair, adaptation, and flexibility."
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