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Powerhouse Kjørbo, a renovated ofice building originally from 1979. Photos: Bo Mathisen.

From Energy to Emissions – Kjørbo to Harvard

ZEB has provided knowledge and opportunities for interaction with a
network of companies with the same goal.

Rune Stene should give Skanska competitive participation in the construction of
Director of Skanska advantage and generate knowledge several ZEB-pilot buildings (including
Technology, Head within three main areas of development: Kjørbo), we have shown that it is possible
of Powerhouse to build climate efficient zero emission
Collaboration • Climate, energy, and the environment buildings.
• Innovative materials and structures Skanska's declared mission is to
Skanska has been a dedicated partner in • Construction processes (productivity develop, build, and maintain the physical
the FME Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB), and lean construction) environment for living, travelling, and
and the company aims to contribute in working. The establishment of the ZEB
the transition to a low carbon society. The Research Centre on Zero Centre has enabled us to considerably
The main objective of all Skanska Emission Buildings has contributed most increase targeted innovation to fulfil
research and development activities is to generating knowledge within Skanska these goals and has strengthened Skanska
to strengthen and support our overall Norway in the area of climate, energy, Norway's position as a centre of Nordic
business plan. Furthermore, R&D must and the environment. competence within the Skanska Group.
enhance our ability to stay ahead of our Collaboration with the research The results are important for the Skanska
competitors as a leading green project centre has enabled Skanska to increase Group worldwide, and for two years
developer and contractor in Norway, focus on, and develop understanding Skanska Norway has been exporting
with a reputation for sustainability, of, the energy dynamics of various green know-how to US colleagues in a
professional knowledge management, categories of complex buildings (e.g. zero emission project on the Harvard
innovation, and diversity. R&D activities homes, schools, and offices). Through Campus in Cambridge, Massachussets.