S1:E5 – Lars Jacobsen
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The building industry has a lot of challenges when it comes to becoming more sustainable. The material and energy consumption going into building a building is massive. Traditions and rules in the industry counteracts change. And even though there is a growing commitment to certifications, we here today that they often don’t result in significant change. However, it’s not impossible, which today’s episode will show you. If you take a holistic approach (this goes for any business and not only the building industry) you will most likely suddenly see opportunities, you did not see before. In this particular episode, CEO of Bovieran Denmark and Project Development Director at Sjælsø Management, Lars Jacobsen, broadens his perspective to a more holistic one. And discovers new opportunities of increased sustainability. You will discover that how you potentially choose to communicate your initiatives, is a key element to succeeding.
We discuss:
- How Bovieran looks a building sustainable houses for elderly people
- Why focusing on “shared services” could be a key approach to building new homes with a smaller footprint
- How Bovieran aims to increase the quality of life for elderly people by building them housing they can afford and thrive in
- Why common facilities, shared services and making new friends, even as an elderly person, can actually be sustainable
Mentioned in this episode:
- DGNB – Green Building Council Denmark: https://dk-gbc.dk/dgnb
- Bovieran: https://bovieran.dk/
- Sjælsø Management: https://www.sjaelsoe.dk/
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