From Wetlands to Roof (Re)placements
Reasserting a 6,000-year-old building tradition in a contemporary context through prefabrication of reed elements.
Exploring the potential of scaling thatch as a sustainable roofing material. As Denmark prepares for large-scale conversion of agricultural land to wetlands, outlined in the Grønne trepartsaftale, a unique opportunity arises to reintroduce locally sourced thatching as a sustainable and regenerative roofing solution.
This project investigates and demonstrates, how traditional crafted thatch can be scaled and showcased as a viable option for roof renovations and architectural transformations.
"Hvis 1% af de 140.000 hektar lavbundsjorde omlægges til produktion af tagrør, vil der være tagrør nok til at dække op mod 60 % af det årlige udførte tagareal i Danmark(2024 tal)" - Emil Westberg Christensen & Jacob Maigård Madsen
The Royal Danish Academy supports the Sustainable Development Goals
Since 2017 the Royal Danish Academy has worked with the Sustainable Development Goals. This is reflected in our research, our teaching and in our students’ projects. This project relates to the following UN goal(-s)