Klimahuset / The Climate House, Oslo
2022.10.06 14:02
The Climate House (Klimahuset) is a new exhibition building situated in the Botanical Gardens in Oslo. By combining high and low technology and using innovative, local materials, including a good deal of timber, the Climate House shows the way to the building solutions of the future.
Developer
Universitetet i Oslo v/ Eiendomsavdelingen
Municipality
Oslo
Architect
Lund Hagem Arkitekter AS, Atelier Oslo
Interior Architect
SixSides
Landscape Architect
Atsite
Status
Completed (2020)
Project description
The Climate House provides space for research-based exhibitions, films and debates associated with climate and climate change. Through active communication, sensory experiences, and the exploration of solutions to relevant climate issues, the building encourages visitors and society to make changes towards sustainability.
In both its planning and execution, the project focused on climate-friendly solutions, for example rooftop solar panels, natural ventilation, and low-carbon materials. The building envelope has been designed so as to optimize the angle of the solar panels in regard to the sunlight’s angle of incidence, even as it provides a “chimney effect” for the building’s natural ventilation. By implementing such measures, the building will produce more energy every year than it consumes.
Both the load-bearing system and the roof/wall components are of timber, and the building also uses an innovative and effective type of low-carbon concrete based on recycled slag from the steel industry. Moreover, the machines and equipment used during construction were fossil-free.
Surface runoff is treated locally at the site by collecting rainwater on the roof and channelling it to a stormwater system that filters the water.
Low-carbon strategies
Zero-emission building (in accordance with ZEB-COM)
Decentralized energy production with PV panels and a compact battery system
Natural ventilation (chimney effect)
Reduced water consumption
No new parking places
Proximity to local public transport
Use of local materials including a wooden structure
Use of low-carbon concrete
Materials with low CO2 emissions and a high degree of recycled content
Fossil-free construction site
Key Figures
| Area BTA | 701 m2 |
| Area BRA | 666 m2 |
| Heated area BRA | 3660 m2 |
| Number of residents / users | 100000 |
| Compact clergy Factor | 0,3093 m3 volume/m2 |
GREENHOUSE GAS ACCOUNTING
| Reference | Project | Done | Operates | |
| Energy | 11704 | 345 | — | — |
| material Use | 4017 | 4023 | — | — |
| Transportation | 111148 | 56649 | — | — |
ENERGY
| Energy label: | A |
| Heating Rank: | green |
| Net energy: | 116 kWh/m2/year (NS3031) |
ENERGY BUDGET
| Space heating: | 39,5 kWh/m2/year |
| Plumbing: | 3,6 kWh/m2/year |
| Hot water: | 10 kWh/m2/year |
| Fan operation: | 8,6 kWh/m2/year |
| Pump operation: | 3,4 kWh/m2/year |
| Lighting: | 11,5 kWh/m2/year |
| Technical equipment: | 2,9 kWh/m2/year |
| Ventilation Cooling: | 7,4 kWh/m2/year |
BUILDING TECHNICAL
| U-value roof: | 0,11 average value |
| U-value floor: | 0,07 average value |
| U-value exterior wall: | 0,12 average value |
| U-value window/doors: | 0,88 average value |
TRANSPORTATION
| Distance to center: | 750 m |
| Nearest welding mac. koll.knutepkt: | 700 m |
| Bicycle Parking: | 0,02 (Per 1000 m2) |
Project Information
PROJECT DETAILS
| Address: | Monrads gate 12, Oslo |
| Municipality: | Oslo |
| Project period: | 2017 - 2020 |
| Status: | Completed (2020) |
| Project type: | New building / addition |
| Function / Building type: | University / college building, Museum, Cultural building / facility |
| Environmental standard: | Passive house standard |
| Exemplar Program: | FutureBuilt, ZEB |
| Contract practice: | Design and build contract |
PROJECT TEAM
| Client: | Universitetet i Oslo v/ Eiendomsavdelingen |
| Architect: | Lund Hagem Arkitekter AS, Atelier Oslo |
| Landscape Architect: | Atsite |
| Interior Architect: | SixSides |
| Environmental Consultant: | Erichsen & Horgen AS, Golder Associates |
| Special Adviser energy: | Erichsen & Horgen AS |
| Counselors: | Rørtema, Boro-Bygg AS, Brekke & Strand Akustikk AS, Seko elektro |
| Main contractor: | Lindal Treindustri, Solcellespesialisten |
| Construction Management: | Seby AS |
| Subcontractors: | Skedsmo betong, Tiller Vimek, Løvold, Kynningsrud, Splitkon |
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