Feldballe School
- Year
- 2022
- Type
- Educational
- Status
- Built
- Firm
- Henning Larsen
- Location
- Rønde, Denmark
In the small rural town of Rønde, located in the heart of Denmark, lies a school that is totally redefining the standards for sustainable construction. Though small in scale, this 2,700 ft² school extension is radiating with the potential that arises when accountability is embraced as a catalyst for design and an uncompromising material strategy is adopted. Embodying immense potential without compromising on function, atmosphere and architectural expression, the school extension is built almost entirely of bio-based materials, viable alternatives to concrete, brick and steel, and crucially, materials that sequester rather than emit CO2, are totally free of toxic chemicals, fire-safe, and offer both efficient insulation and a great indoor climate.
In the small rural town of Rønde, located in the heart of Denmark, lies a school that is totally redefining the standards for sustainable construction. Though small in scale, this 2,700 ft² school extension is radiating with the potential that arises when accountability is embraced as a catalyst for design and an uncompromising material strategy is adopted. Embodying immense potential without compromising on function, atmosphere and architectural expression, the school extension is built almost entirely of bio-based materials, viable alternatives to concrete, brick and steel, and crucially, materials that sequester rather than emit CO2, are totally free of toxic chemicals, fire-safe, and offer both efficient insulation and a great indoor climate.