Case studies

Deutsche Bahn's new sustainable railway station in Munich's Haar district, built with locally sourced wood, includes LED lighting, a heat pump, and upcoming solar panels, showcasing efforts to reduce carbon footprint in construction.

The renovation of the European Patent Office in Vienna integrates modern sustainability practices with aesthetic enhancements, utilising low-carbon materials and renewable energy systems to achieve energy efficiency and BREEAM 'Outstanding' certification.

The Botjio house in Madrid integrates energy-efficient features like thick insulation, natural ventilation, and radiant-cooling floors, ensuring minimal energy consumption and enhanced thermal comfort.

The project retrofits an existing structure from the late 1890s, retaining original elements while updating with a new roof and foundation, redesigned facade, and emphasis on sustainable materials and embodied carbon reduction.

A house in Vidrà, Spain, combines sustainable materials, energy efficient design, efficient construction practices, and a strong connection with the surrounding landscape. It prioritises low environmental impact, high energy efficiency, and cost-effective solutions while maintaining architectural quality and integration with the local context.

A 1928 house is being transformed into a cosy, energy-efficient home with modern insulation, triple-glazed windows, a PV system, and a heat pump.

The Olympic House in Lausanne, Switzerland, headquarters of the International Olympic Committee, recently achieved LEED Platinum v4.1 certification, demonstrating its commitment to sustainability.

The city of Bilbao, in Spain, was a polluted industrial city but it is now committed to becoming carbon-neutral through a decarbonisation heating strategy.

A small, future proof suburban home, replacing a larger non-retrofittable house, with efficient rainwater management and gardening.

Henning Larsen and Ramboll's design embodies CERN's collaborative spirit, offering a space where nature, sustainability and knowledge intersect.