In 1996 the decision was taken to create an eco-city from the 1950’s housing estate and 1960’s industrial area. This provides an excellent example of a successful sustainable makeover of an urban district. The make-over focused on efficient water systems, green roofs, and solar energy. The water systems include surface rainwater runoff systems, canals, and ponds.
In 1996 the decision was taken to create an eco-city from the 1950’s housing estate and 1960’s industrial area. This provides an excellent example of a successful sustainable makeover of an urban district. The make-over focused on efficient water systems, green roofs, and solar energy. The water systems include surface rainwater runoff systems, canals, and ponds. Previously the area had problems with flooding, which have now been eliminated thanks to the new run-off systems. 9000 m² of green roofs constitute one of the most extensive installations of its kind, helping to clean the air, and reduce the rainwater runoff. Different technologies for solar energy have been installed, including solar cells and water-carried heat. One interesting aspect of the Augustenborg project was the cooperation with the tenants in the area around the goals and management of the project. The on-going communication, which involved incorporation of the ideas from the tenants, represented a particular challenge throughout the project.
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