It’s both a marathon and a sprint

In the long run, we have to achieve net zero. But in the here and now, companies also face an acute energy crunch. In this newsletter, Ramboll’s Anna Ekdahl explains how energy-intensive companies can balance both demands, while going all-in on decarbonisation.

We also explore what makes a happy home, and visit Uppsala town hall, which won Swedish building of the year 2022 — despite first opening its doors in 1964.

But first: why Copenhagen and New York buddy up for climate change.

When it rains in Copenhagen, New York takes note

New York and Copenhagen are a world apart. But they share similar challenges – and increasingly, solutions – in the effort to contain climate change:

Racing against the energy crisis

Rising prices have caught energy-intensive industries in a bind. To get through the crisis, here’s how they can accelerate their decarbonisation plans:

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Is there a recipe for a happy home?

Probably not, or at least not just one. But new research from Ramboll points to the five things with the biggest impact on wellbeing in homes and neighbourhoods.

Explore the findings and sign up for webinar

Uppsala town hall wins Swedish building of the year

With a unique design inspired by Kintsugi – the Japanese philosophy and art of repairing – the town hall is now complete, 57 years after its doors first opened.

See the award-winning design

Events and webinars

Design Excellence Forum 2022

27-28 October, online event

Join two days dedicated to the future of design

Webinar: Building happiness into homes

1 November, 11am-12pm GMT

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Webinar: Getting started with circular economy

3 November, 1-2pm EDT

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