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Resource Rows, Copenhagen Rasmus Hjortshøj2016-2021 Copenhagen, Denmark Presented by the World Economic ForumThe project integrated 92 dwellings, consisting of both terraced houses and apartments, into an urban regeneration scheme aimed at promoting a circular economy through upcycling. Located in a former industrial district, the development repurposed materials from demolished structures (including bricks from historic build- ings such as the Carlsberg brewery and old Copenhagen schools), repurposing them to give them a new life in the community. The project addressed two major environmental challenges: reducing construction waste and minimizing carbon emissions in urban development. By using reclaimed materials, particularly bricks that were repurposed in modular panels, Resource Rows reduced the environmental impact of the construction process. It exemplified a regenerative approach in which materials were carefully selected for re-use, enhancing the sustainability of the entire development. The project achieved a remarkable 29% reduction in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per square metre compared to traditional construc- tion methods. Resource Rows also integrated significant elements of urban ecology, and its design contributed to both environmental and com- munity regeneration. The project encouraged circularity by reducing dependency on new materials and construction processes while promoting environmental stewardship through the innovative use of reclaimed resources. The architectural approach ensured that all new construction elements functioned harmoniously with the recycled materials, in doing so proposing a new aesthetic norm and reconnecting urban spaces with the people surrounding them. Resource Rows is not only a practical housing development, but also a forward-thinking initia- tive aimed at reducing the environmental burden of urban growth.Resource Rows, developed by Lendager Group, is a pioneering residential project in Copenhagen that demonstrates sustainable circular construction practices.HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE DBQS GOVERNANCE ENVIRONMENT ECONOMY BEAUTY SIZE 92 dwellings – apartments and terraced houses 113