Webinar recording "New construction vs. repurpose of existing buildings"

Author: Marte Dorothea Marstrand, Project Leader, Tverga

On 27 September 2024, IAKS Nordic teamed up with Tverga and brought together experts and practitioners from Denmark and Norway to discuss the exciting potential of transforming old spaces into dynamic facilities for sports and culture. Over 300 participants from around the globe tuned in to explore how we can breathe new life into existing structures and help reduce our environmental footprint. 

The recording is available for IAKS members to watch at no additional charges. Simply ask for your access code at info@iaks.sport

In an era when sustainability is paramount, why construct new sports facilities when we can repurpose existing buildings? This question was at the heart of the webinar’s discussions. Building new facilities not only comes with high financial costs but also significant CO2 emissions, complicating efforts to meet climate goals like those outlined in the Paris Agreement. In Norway, the trend towards constructing new sports and cultural buildings remains strong, but an increasing emphasis is being placed on reusing what already exists to combat climate change.